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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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Somme 100 years on    Villiers pays tribute to the Fallen

Somme 100 years on Villiers pays tribute to the Fallen

Thursday, 30 June 2016

The Secretary of State, Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP, will this morning travel to France to participate in ceremonies to mark the Centenary of the Battl...

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The Somme and 1916 centenaries

The Somme and 1916 centenaries

Wednesday, 29 June 2016

We have seen all too well how history can divide. Our ambitious goal throughout this decade is seek to use history to unite. ...

SofS pays tribute to Lord Mayhew

SofS pays tribute to Lord Mayhew

Saturday, 25 June 2016

Earlier this evening, Secretary of State, Rt Hon Theresa Villiers paid her own tribute to former NI Secretary of State, Lord Patrick Mayhew...

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Government response to calls for a border poll

Government response to calls for a border poll

Friday, 24 June 2016

Following the outcome of the referendum on the UK's membership of the European Union there were calls for a poll on a united Ireland...

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Ten reasons why Northern Ireland is safer, stronger and better off in the EU

Ten reasons why Northern Ireland is safer, stronger and better off in the EU

Thursday, 26 May 2016

Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Ben Wallace MP, today sets out why he thinks Northern Ireland is safer, stronger and bett...

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NI stronger, safer and better off in a reformed EU

NI stronger, safer and better off in a reformed EU

Thursday, 19 May 2016

Parliamentary Under Secretary of State Ben Wallace was speaking as the Exporting is GREAT mobile hub continued its roadshow through NI...

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Exporting is GREAT in Northern Ireland

Exporting is GREAT in Northern Ireland

Monday, 16 May 2016

The Exporting is GREAT roadshow is touring Northern Ireland this week as part of a campaign to boost exports...

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Villiers statement on Loyalist Communities Council flags protocol

Villiers statement on Loyalist Communities Council flags protocol

Thursday, 12 May 2016

The group issued guidance today on flags, including when during the year flags should be flown...

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Appointment of His Honour Brian Barker CBE QC

Appointment of His Honour Brian Barker CBE QC

Tuesday, 03 May 2016

Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Rt. Hon Theresa Villiers MP today announced the appointment of His Honour Brian Barker CBE QC...

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Villiers condemns Belfast murder

Villiers condemns Belfast murder

Saturday, 16 April 2016

The PSNI confirmed 33-year-old Michael McGibbon died following a shooting in north Belfast on Friday 15 April...

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Villiers recognises significance of 2016 commemorations

Villiers recognises significance of 2016 commemorations

Saturday, 26 March 2016

Ahead of this weekend's 1916 Easter Rising Commemorations, the Secretary of State welcomes Irish Government's efforts to ensure inclusivity...

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Villiers signals fresh start for integrated education in Northern Ireland

Villiers signals fresh start for integrated education in Northern Ireland

Wednesday, 23 March 2016

Shared and Integrated education in Northern Ireland are set to benefit from the release of the first tranche of half a billion pounds of dedicated U...

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Washington 2016 speech

Washington 2016 speech

Wednesday, 16 March 2016

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has delivered a speech at the HM ambassador's residence in Washington ...

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