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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 ...

Villiers attends St Patrick's Day celebrations in Washington

Villiers attends St Patrick's Day celebrations in Washington

Monday, 14 March 2016

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP, will travel to Washington today where she will represent the United Kingdom G...

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Villiers meets 6th Formers to encourage them to get involved in politics

Villiers meets 6th Formers to encourage them to get involved in politics

Tuesday, 08 March 2016

The Secretary of State met 6th form girls from schools across Northern Ireland to celebrate International Women's Day 2016...

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Villiers condemns East Belfast Attack

Villiers condemns East Belfast Attack

Friday, 04 March 2016

Secetary of State comments following the explosion of a device placed under a serving prison officer's van on Friday 4 March...

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NI update for Vatican’s Foreign Minister

NI update for Vatican’s Foreign Minister

Wednesday, 02 March 2016

Vatican’s Foreign Minister on three-day visit to London...

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London Routemaster deal boost for NI

London Routemaster deal boost for NI

Monday, 29 February 2016

Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP and Boris Johnson MP welcome multimillion pound deal for Wrightbus...

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Statement on Bombardier cuts

Statement on Bombardier cuts

Wednesday, 17 February 2016

Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Theresa Villiers on the Bombardier announcement...

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Stormont agreement reaches Westminster

Stormont agreement reaches Westminster

Tuesday, 16 February 2016

Villiers welcomes new bill introduced to Parliament today...

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Secretary of State commences visit to the US

Secretary of State commences visit to the US

Monday, 15 February 2016

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP, will tomorrow undertake an intensive 2 day programme to New York and Washingt...

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Appointment of a new member of Parades Commission

Appointment of a new member of Parades Commission

Friday, 12 February 2016

Secretary of State announces the appointment of a new member to the Parades Commission...

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Appointment of new Civil Service Commissioner for Northern Ireland

Appointment of new Civil Service Commissioner for Northern Ireland

Friday, 12 February 2016

Secretary of State announces appointment of a new member of the Civil Service Commission for NI...

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Villiers:  A way forward for legacy of the past in Northern Ireland

Villiers: A way forward for legacy of the past in Northern Ireland

Thursday, 11 February 2016

The Secretary of State today gave a key note speech addressing the Government's approach and proposed way forward to dealing with legacy of the past i...

Fresh Start underway

Fresh Start underway

Thursday, 14 January 2016

Villiers hosts review meeting at Stormont House as progress update published...

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Villiers briefed on Northern Ireland flood control measures

Villiers briefed on Northern Ireland flood control measures

Monday, 11 January 2016

Earlier today the Secretary of State visited the Rivers Agency Toome Sluice Gates to see at first hand the challenges faced in the wake of the recent ...

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Villiers welcomes Arlene Foster's appointment as First Minister

Villiers welcomes Arlene Foster's appointment as First Minister

Monday, 11 January 2016

Secretary of State Theresa Villiers welcomes the appointment of Arlene Foster as Northern Ireland First Minister ...

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Secretary of State's 2016 New Year message

Secretary of State's 2016 New Year message

Tuesday, 05 January 2016

This article by the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Theresa Villiers first appeared in The Sun on 1 January 2016. ...

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Villiers welcomes establishment of Joint Agency Task Force

Villiers welcomes establishment of Joint Agency Task Force

Monday, 21 December 2015

A trilaterial meeting took place earlier today at Farmleigh House in Dublin. The British and Irish Governments were joined by NI Executive Ministers...

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Villiers congratulates Arlene Foster on her appointment as new DUP leader

Villiers congratulates Arlene Foster on her appointment as new DUP leader

Thursday, 17 December 2015

Secretary of State, Theresa Villiers MP, has this evening offered her congratulations to Arlene Foster after being appointed the new leader of the DUP...

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