Hilary Benn1 hr agoSir Chris Bryant outlines 'checklist' of issues as he takes up NI secretary roleHilary Benn replaced by a former Anglican priest as part of a Cabinet reshuffle by the new Prime Minister, Andy Burnham.1 hr ago18 hrs agoBenn sacked as NI secretary, as Bryant named successorHilary Benn replaced by a former Anglican priest as part of a Cabinet reshuffle by the new Prime Minister, Andy Burnham.18 hrs ago6 days agoBenn does not want to step in to set Stormont budgetThe secretary of state says Stormont ministers "should do their job" and agree a budget.6 days ago18 Jun 2026PSNI to get £4m in emergency funding after violent disorderThe money will be drawn from government reserves as a one-off uplift to additional security funding directly to the PSNI.18 Jun 202611 May 2026NI secretary deeply concerned by review into legacy bodyThe report has found the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery is facing a range of significant problems. 11 May 20261 May 2026Hilary Benn MP: 'Look at what Leeds is doing'Labour MP for Leeds South tells Radio Leeds listeners to look at what their council does for them.1 May 202630 Apr 2026Irish government 'reassured' over changes to Troubles' legacy billHelen McEntee was speaking after meeting Hilary Benn to discuss both governments' efforts to address the legacy of the past.30 Apr 202622 Apr 2026'Substantial amendments' to be made to Troubles legacy lawHilary Benn said the government is bringing forward a "substantial package of amendments" to its Troubles legacy legislation.22 Apr 20264 Mar 2026Executive urged to ringfence £15m for voluntary groupsOrganisations face hundreds of job losses when the UK Shared Prosperity Fund is replaced by the Local Growth Fund in April.4 Mar 2026...
