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UK Government Ministers to meet with Northern Ireland schools ahead of East-West Council
UK Government Ministers are engaging with Northern Ireland schools to highlight the importance of East-West relations in the lead up to today’s (January 22) East-West Council in Belfast.
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Secretary of State: It is right that we debate the way forward on legacy but it must be on the basis of the facts
This article originally appeared in The Telegraph on the 19 of January 2026 and comes ahead of the Remedial Order which will be debated/discussed in Parliament tomorrow
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Government moves to restore legal rights and remove unlawful immunity provisions
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Hilary Benn, will today ask MPs to support the removal of aspects of the controversial law that would have given immunity to terrorists for Troubles-related killings.
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Reflecting on Progress and Advancing Prosperity in Northern Ireland
A New Year message from the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Hilary Benn MP
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