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Irish Times Brexit Summit closing speech

Irish Times Brexit Summit closing speech

Monday, 07 November 2016

Secretary of State James Brokenshire delivered the closing speech at the Irish Times Brexit Summit in Dublin....

New strategic partnership between Northern Ireland and Colombia

New strategic partnership between Northern Ireland and Colombia

Thursday, 03 November 2016

The President of Colombia arrives in NI as a new peace building partnership is launched....

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Secretary of State meets manufacturing chiefs at BAG meeting

Secretary of State meets manufacturing chiefs at BAG meeting

Thursday, 27 October 2016

James Brokenshire visited SDC Trailers in Toomebridge to discuss challenges and opportunities for NI's manufacturing industry....

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Brokenshire’s 100th day as Secretary of State

Brokenshire’s 100th day as Secretary of State

Friday, 21 October 2016

James Brokenshire looks back at his first 100 days as Secretary of State for Northern Ireland...

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Appointment of new members to Equality Commission

Appointment of new members to Equality Commission

Thursday, 20 October 2016

Parliamentary Under Secretary of State announces the appointment of Equality Commission members...

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Secretary of State welcomes rising employment figures

Secretary of State welcomes rising employment figures

Wednesday, 19 October 2016

James Brokenshire encouraged by today's labour market statistics, which show continued positive trends for NI....

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Brokenshire attends Royal Marines Association ceremony in Belfast

Brokenshire attends Royal Marines Association ceremony in Belfast

Sunday, 16 October 2016

Secretary of State James Brokenshire showed his appreciation for the Royal Marines Association at an event in Belfast today....

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Construction opportunities take centre stage at Brokenshire’s latest Business Advisory Group

Construction opportunities take centre stage at Brokenshire’s latest Business Advisory Group

Thursday, 13 October 2016

The fifth Business Advisory Group saw James Brokenshire meet construction representatives from across NI....

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Elections consultation promises streamlined service for NI voters

Elections consultation promises streamlined service for NI voters

Wednesday, 12 October 2016

Consultation paper launched into how electoral services can be delivered following the introduction of digital registration....

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Export opportunities top agri food Business Advisory Group agenda

Export opportunities top agri food Business Advisory Group agenda

Thursday, 06 October 2016

Representatives from Northern Ireland’s £5 billion agriculture and food sector met at Moy Park today for a Business Advisory Group meeting...

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Secetary of State pays tribute to David Ford

Secetary of State pays tribute to David Ford

Wednesday, 05 October 2016

Following today's announcement that David Ford will stand down as leader of the Alliance Party, the Secretary of State pays his own tribute...

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Brokenshire welcomes end of Twaddell parading dispute

Brokenshire welcomes end of Twaddell parading dispute

Friday, 23 September 2016

Following the announcement earlier this evening by the Orange Order and Crumlin Ardoyne Residents Association, the Secretary of State has welcomed a ...

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Dunlop sees 'moment of opportunity' for Northern Ireland business

Dunlop sees 'moment of opportunity' for Northern Ireland business

Thursday, 22 September 2016

NIO minister Andrew Dunlop embarks on two-day visit to Belfast and the North West....

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UK Ireland treaty brings end to paramilitarism a step closer

UK Ireland treaty brings end to paramilitarism a step closer

Tuesday, 13 September 2016

UK and Irish government sign treaty to establish Independent Reporting Commission ...

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Secretary of State's speech to 2016 British Irish Association Conference

Secretary of State's speech to 2016 British Irish Association Conference

Friday, 09 September 2016

Rt Hon James Brokenshire MP delivers a keynote speech to the 2016 British Irish Association Conference opening event at Oxford University...

Secretary of State's speech to Washington Chamber of Commerce

Secretary of State's speech to Washington Chamber of Commerce

Friday, 09 September 2016

As part of his 2 day visit to the United States, Rt Hon James Brokenshire delivered a speech to the Washington Chamber of Commerce ...

Secretary of State Brokenshire begins an intensive 2 day visit to US

Secretary of State Brokenshire begins an intensive 2 day visit to US

Wednesday, 07 September 2016

Northern Ireland is open for business and the UK as a whole is ready to make a success of exiting the EU, Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Jame...

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Chief Electoral Officer for Northern Ireland   launch of public appointment

Chief Electoral Officer for Northern Ireland launch of public appointment

Tuesday, 06 September 2016

A public appointment competition for the Chief Electoral officer for Northern Ireland was launched on 5 September 2016. ...

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Brokenshire attends Guillemont and Ginchy Commemorations in France

Brokenshire attends Guillemont and Ginchy Commemorations in France

Saturday, 03 September 2016

The Secretary of State travelled to Guillemont & Ginchy in France to represent the UK Government at the Somme Association centenary commemoration serv...

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Brokenshire holds inaugural meeting of Northern Ireland Business Advisory Group

Brokenshire holds inaugural meeting of Northern Ireland Business Advisory Group

Thursday, 01 September 2016

The Secretary of State chaired the first meeting of the Northern Ireland Business Advisory Group....

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Secretary of State embarks on NI August engagement programme

Secretary of State embarks on NI August engagement programme

Tuesday, 16 August 2016

James Brokenshire on intensive round of visits and meetings with businesses, political leaders and community groups. ...

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Brokenshire expresses sadness at death of Bishop Edward Daly

Brokenshire expresses sadness at death of Bishop Edward Daly

Monday, 08 August 2016

Following the death of Bishop Edward Daly, the Secretary of State expresses his sadness and extends condolences to family ...

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Brokenshire praises PSNI on Lurgan Arms Find

Brokenshire praises PSNI on Lurgan Arms Find

Friday, 05 August 2016

Earlier this evening, the Secretary of State, Rt Hon James Brokenshire MP praised the work of PSNI following the identification of a large arms find i...

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Hopkins cheers on Northern Ireland athletes in Rio 2016 Olympics

Hopkins cheers on Northern Ireland athletes in Rio 2016 Olympics

Wednesday, 03 August 2016

With Rio 2016 Olympic Games only days away, Northern Ireland sports enthusiasts will put everything to one side for the next few weeks and will be che...

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James Brokenshire in north west to ensure Northern Ireland's voice is heard

James Brokenshire in north west to ensure Northern Ireland's voice is heard

Tuesday, 26 July 2016

The UK Government will work to ensure Northern Ireland gets the best deal possible in the forthcoming EU negotiations Secretary of State for Northern ...

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Brokenshire condemns Crumlin pipe bomb

Brokenshire condemns Crumlin pipe bomb

Saturday, 23 July 2016

A viable pipe bomb was discovered in Crumlin today...

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Statement by Secretary of State for Northern Ireland James Brokenshire

Statement by Secretary of State for Northern Ireland James Brokenshire

Thursday, 14 July 2016

James Brokenshire is the new Secretary of State for Northern Ireland following Theresa May's appointment as Prime Minister...

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Secretary of State welcomes successful Twelfth

Secretary of State welcomes successful Twelfth

Tuesday, 12 July 2016

Praises police and organisers...

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Northern Ireland’s aerospace sector cleared for take off

Northern Ireland’s aerospace sector cleared for take off

Monday, 11 July 2016

Projected global growth in civil passenger aviation an outstanding opportunity for NI's £1.6 billion aerospace sector and wider economy...

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Villiers attends Irish Government's Somme Commemoration in Dublin

Villiers attends Irish Government's Somme Commemoration in Dublin

Friday, 08 July 2016

The Secretary of State, Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP, will today represent the UK Government at the Irish Government’s Battle of the Somme Commemoratio...

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