Hilary Benn

The Prime Minister will have my full support from the backbenches. 3/3

I wish my successor all the very best in working with the Executive to protect stability, continuing to generate growth and investment and in taking forward the Troubles Bill which is so important ...

It has been a great privilege to serve as Secretary of State for Northern Ireland and to work with the many wonderful people I have met over the last 2 years. 1/3

I was deeply saddened to hear the news of the terrible tragedy in Ballymena this week. My thoughts are with the victims, their loved ones and the local community at this very difficult time. I urge...

The placement of a replica mosque on the Moygashel bonfire is a sickening and cowardly act of intimidation. This is not about tradition, and in no way does it represent the vast majority of peopl...

So sad to hear about George Howarth’s passing. He was Labour through and through, passionately committed to his constituents and a highly-respected minister, including in Northern Ireland. All ou...

We saw today the dignity and decency that Keir has brought to being our Prime Minister. He has achieved so much, not least bringing Labour back into government and restoring the UK’s reputation on...

A wonderful event at the Middleton Railway this afternoon to mark the naming of a locomotive ‘Salamanca’ after the pioneering steam engine designed by John Blenkinsop and built by Matthew Murray in...

Great afternoon at the Burmantofts Communities Festival. The crowds seem to get bigger each year. Huge thanks to all those who made it possible, including Cllrs Asghar Khan, Luke Farley and Nkele ...

I am immensely proud to see so many people from Northern Ireland celebrated for their outstanding contribution to peace-building, sports and community care. Many congratulations to you all!

The scenes of disorder we have witnessed in some parts of Northern Ireland this evening are only damaging communities and putting innocent lives at risk. There is no justification at all for this ...

People have been rightly shocked by the brutal attack in north Belfast, but the police must be allowed to do their job so the law can take its course. /1

This is a live PSNI investigation and I have spoken to the Chief Constable Jon Boutcher. We all have a responsibility to urge calm while the police do their job so that the perpetrator of this horr...

The attack last night in Belfast was deeply shocking and all our thoughts are with the victim, who is seriously injured in hospital, and with his loved ones. I would like to thank the individuals w...

Police officers put themselves in harm’s way every day to keep our communities safe, and any attack on those who serve the public is an attack on us all. I urge anyone who witnessed the incident,...

I am appalled by the shocking incident in Downpatrick in which a PSNI officer was seriously injured. My thoughts are with the officer, his family and colleagues at this difficult time. 1/2

I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Sir Desmond Rea. He played a pivotal role in embedding the peace process in Northern Ireland, in particular the transformation of policing through hi...

This £102.6 million of UK investment is significant. It is a clear signal of the Government’s commitment to supporting the Executive to deliver better public services for the people of Northern Ire...

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This is an important Supreme Court ruling on legacy. Immunity is, and always was, wrong and has been repeatedly rejected by the courts, as well as across NI. It’s vital we now ensure, through the T...