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Brokenshire in Brussels to meet key EU officials

Brokenshire in Brussels to meet key EU officials

Monday, 06 November 2017

The Secretary of State is in the Belgian capital for a series of meetings to ensure NI's interests are protected and advanced....

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James Brokenshire statement: Northern Ireland talks update

James Brokenshire statement: Northern Ireland talks update

Wednesday, 01 November 2017

The Secretary of State updated the media on the current political situation in Northern Ireland....

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Secretary of State for Northern Ireland statement on talks

Secretary of State for Northern Ireland statement on talks

Monday, 30 October 2017

James Brokenshire provides an update on the political situation in Northern Ireland....

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James Brokenshire statement on Bombardier

James Brokenshire statement on Bombardier

Tuesday, 17 October 2017

The Secretary of State has welcomed last night’s announcement that Airbus is taking a stake in Bombardier. ...

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Secretary of State pays tribute to front line responders

Secretary of State pays tribute to front line responders

Tuesday, 17 October 2017

James Brokenshire has thanked all those who have worked to keep people safe during Storm Ophelia....

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James Brokenshire statement on Storm Ophelia

James Brokenshire statement on Storm Ophelia

Monday, 16 October 2017

The Secretary of State has urged the public to remain vigilant and stay safe and has promised "full range" of UK Gov. support if requested. ...

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Minister Smith attends new Board of Trade to ensure the benefits of free trade are spread throughout the UK

Minister Smith attends new Board of Trade to ensure the benefits of free trade are spread throughout the UK

Thursday, 12 October 2017

Chloe Smith attended the launch of the Board of Trade, which will bring together prominent business and political figures from each part of the UK....

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Secretary of State's speech at NILGA Annual Conference

Secretary of State's speech at NILGA Annual Conference

Thursday, 12 October 2017

James Brokenshire delivered a keynote speech at the Northern Ireland Local Government's Association's Annual Conference in Belfast....

Government sets out vision for post EU trade & customs policy

Government sets out vision for post EU trade & customs policy

Monday, 09 October 2017

The Government has taken a significant step in preparing to leave the EU by setting out arrangements for post-Brexit trade and customs policy....

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Brokenshire vows Bombardier jobs

Brokenshire vows Bombardier jobs "absolutely vital" to NI economy

Monday, 02 October 2017

James Brokenshire met Bombardier Chief Executive Michael Ryan and the Unite Trade Union to underline UK Government support for Bombardier in ongoing B...

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Brokenshire:  utterly repugnant to force families from their homes

Brokenshire: utterly repugnant to force families from their homes

Thursday, 28 September 2017

The Secretary of State condemns today's attack on families in South Belfast...

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Brokenshire expresses disappointment in Bombardier decision

Brokenshire expresses disappointment in Bombardier decision

Wednesday, 27 September 2017

Following the initial determination handed down by the US Department of Commerce last night, the Secretary of State says Boeing's position is unjustif...

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Secretary of State's Speech to Top 100 Companies Banquet 2017

Secretary of State's Speech to Top 100 Companies Banquet 2017

Thursday, 14 September 2017

Rt Hon James Brokenshire MP delivers a keynote speech at an event celebrating the success of the Top 100 Northern Ireland Companies in 2017....

Secretary of State's speech to 2017 British Irish Association Conference

Secretary of State's speech to 2017 British Irish Association Conference

Friday, 08 September 2017

Rt Hon James Brokenshire MP delivers a keynote speech to the 2017 British Irish Association Conference opening event at the University of Cambridge...

Secretary of State appoints new members to Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission

Secretary of State appoints new members to Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission

Wednesday, 30 August 2017

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Rt. Hon James Brokenshire MP today announced the appointment of six new Commissioners to the Northern Irel...

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Restoration of devolution a 'priority', says Secretary of State

Restoration of devolution a 'priority', says Secretary of State

Tuesday, 22 August 2017

James Brokenshire was in Dublin for a series of meetings with the Irish Government....

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Secretary of State urges Business Advisory Group to keep making their voices heard

Secretary of State urges Business Advisory Group to keep making their voices heard

Monday, 31 July 2017

Mr Brokenshire updated attendees on the current political situation and emphasised the urgent need for NI's political parties to form an Executive, as...

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Ciarán Maxwell sentencing

Ciarán Maxwell sentencing

Monday, 31 July 2017

Secretary of State praises police and other agencies after former Royal Marine was sentenced to 18 years in prison....

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Secretary of State visits Washington and New York

Secretary of State visits Washington and New York

Monday, 24 July 2017

James Brokenshire embarks on intensive 3-day trip to United States to meet politicians, influencers and business leaders....

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Northern Ireland Finances

Northern Ireland Finances

Wednesday, 19 July 2017

The Secretary of State today laid a Written Ministerial Statement on Northern Ireland finances....

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Foreign investors see opportunities in Northern Ireland

Foreign investors see opportunities in Northern Ireland

Thursday, 06 July 2017

34 inward investment opportunities were secured in Northern Ireland last year, creating over 1,600 new jobs....

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Brokenshire provides further details of political donations policy to MPs

Brokenshire provides further details of political donations policy to MPs

Thursday, 06 July 2017

The Secretary of State has written to MPs to provide further details regarding the move to full transparency of donations and loans to NI political pa...

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Political talks update by Secretary of State

Political talks update by Secretary of State

Tuesday, 04 July 2017

Statement by Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, the Rt Hon James Brokenshire MP....

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Statement by Secretary of State for Northern Ireland James Brokenshire on Thursday 29 June 2017.

Statement by Secretary of State for Northern Ireland James Brokenshire on Thursday 29 June 2017.

Thursday, 29 June 2017

Speaking outside Stormont Castle on on Thursday 29 June 2017, the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland James Brokenshire said:...

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Statement by Secretary of State for Northern Ireland James Brokenshire ahead of the 29 June deadline to restore devolved government in NI

Statement by Secretary of State for Northern Ireland James Brokenshire ahead of the 29 June deadline to restore devolved government in NI

Tuesday, 27 June 2017

Speaking outside Stormont Castle this afternoon ahead of the 29 June deadline to reach an agreement to restore devolved power-sharing government in No...

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Brokenshire: NI public voted for strong voice at Stormont

Brokenshire: NI public voted for strong voice at Stormont

Wednesday, 14 June 2017

James Brokenshire vowed the UK Government will do all it can to restore the devolved institutions....

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Labour Market Statistics

Labour Market Statistics

Wednesday, 14 June 2017

Secretary of State James Brokenshire welcomed today's encouraging Labour Market Statistics for Northern Ireland....

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Statement by Secretary of State for Northern Ireland

Statement by Secretary of State for Northern Ireland

Sunday, 11 June 2017

The Secretary of State's immediate priority is reaching agreement on restoring an inclusive power-sharing Executive...

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Battle of Messines Ridge Centenary

Battle of Messines Ridge Centenary

Wednesday, 07 June 2017

Commemorations took place in Belgium today to mark the hundredth anniversary of the Battle of Messines Ridge....

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Secretary of State expresses sympathy to Ruddy family

Secretary of State expresses sympathy to Ruddy family

Wednesday, 10 May 2017

Following confirmation the the remains discovered last weekend belong to Seamus Ruddy, one of the 'Disappeared', the Secretary of State expresses his ...

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