Hilary Benn
IrelandpoliticianMaleb. 19605.8Global Dominance: 0.00%Hilary Benn is a British Labour Party politician who serves as the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland. He has been mentioned in relation to discussions about funding and support for the GAA and the redevelopment of Casement Park.
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Benn had developed a good relationship with all parties in Northern Ireland and with the Irish Government.
a question of priorities – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-23
Hilary Benn was replaced by Chris Bryant in a cabinet reshuffle.
Who is Chris Bryant, the newly appointed Secretary of State for Northern Ireland? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-21
Earlier this month the respected but now sacked northern secretary Hilary Benn said a political process aimed at moving Northern Ireland’s finances on to a 'long-term sustainable' footing was to begin.
What does Andy Burnham taking over as British PM mean for Northern Ireland? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-21
Hilary Benn lost his job as Northern Ireland secretary as new UK prime minister Andy Burnham chose his ministers on Monday.
Hilary Benn loses Northern Ireland secretary post in Burnham cabinet reshuffle – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-20
Northern Ireland secretary Hilary Benn described it as a 'sickening and cowardly act of intimidation'.
Loyalist bonfire lit early after police begin to remove mosque replica – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-10
Benn told Mandelson that unionism was in a difficult situation, but that it was optimistic about the Trump presidency.
UK ministers braced as thousands of private texts released with Peter Mandelson files – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-06-01
Hilary Benn fended off calls to identify Stakeknife in the House of Commons.
Taoiseach’s naming of Stakeknife puts pressure on British government to do the same – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-11
Hilary Benn urged MPs to stop the unrest and expressed his support for the PM.
Labour Party in turmoil after Scottish leader calls for resignation
Australia· 2026-02-09
Hilary Benn, the Northern Ireland Secretary of State, has pledged to hold an inquest into the Loughgall killings.
‘The idea that we played hard and fast with the law is nonsense’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-07
Hilary Benn was the Northern Ireland Secretary who decided on the naming of Scappaticci in the Kenova report.
the extraordinary battle over what stays secret
United Kingdom· 2026-01-27
Hilary Benn is the Northern Secretary who clarified that nationalist victory in a poll is not likely.
Ivana Bacik’s careless words are causing alarm among unionists – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-20
Mr Benn said the legislation would address the 'unfinished business' of the Troubles.
Irish legislation on Northern Ireland legacy issues to follow UK ‘swiftly’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-19Hilary Benn is the Northern Ireland Secretary of State who met with Jim O’Callaghan regarding asylum policies.
Asylum seekers should not view Ireland more favourably than UK, says O’Callaghan – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-17
Hilary Benn said a border poll is way off in the distance.
Island of Ireland is ‘not ready’ for a unification referendum, says former tánaiste – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-11
The UK’s Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Hilary Benn also attended as the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War was also commemorated.
Remembrance Sunday marked in events across Ireland – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-09
Hilary Benn is the Northern Ireland secretary who participated in the agreement on the new framework.
a step forward, but implementation is key – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-20
Hilary Benn will jointly announce details of the framework, which replaces the UK government’s controversial Legacy Act.
New deal to address Troubles legacy issues agreed between Dublin and London – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-19Micheál Martin said Labour prime minister Keir Starmer and Northern Secretary Hilary Benn have addressed the core issues of immunity.
Ireland-UK plan to address North’s Troubles legacy a ‘sea-change’ approach, says Taoiseach – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-19Hilary Benn is the Northern Secretary who will present the new framework alongside Simon Harris.
Troubles victims will wait to see whether new legacy deal represents the ‘sea-change’ promised – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-19Hilary Benn is the Northern Secretary who has promised to strengthen the ICRIR's independence.
Forensic advances bring chance of new prosecutions for Guildford and other 1970s IRA bombings – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-20
Hilary Benn, the Northern Ireland secretary, pushed for Palestinian statehood in cabinet discussions.
From silence to statehood: how Trump’s indifference moved the UK on Palestine | PoliticsUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-01
Hilary Benn, the Northern Ireland secretary, has pushed for recognition of Palestine at recent cabinet meetings.
Cabinet ministers and third of MPs call on Starmer to recognise state of Palestine | Foreign policyUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-25
Northern Secretary Hilary Benn expressed condolences regarding the tragic incident.
Fermanagh shooting victims named locally as GAA club says they ‘will be desperately missed’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-24
Hilary Benn is the secretary of state for Northern Ireland who is bringing forward the repeal legislation.
repeal plans hit a roadblock – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-20
Hilary Benn is overseeing legislation to repeal the Legacy Act.
UK’s Labour government facing backbench revolt over plan to repeal Troubles Legacy Act – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-15
Hilary Benn was questioned about his silence on the racist displays in Moygashel.
Keir Starmer was quick to condemn Kneecap, but strangely silent on Moygashel – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-14
Hilary Benn condemned the attack as disgraceful and stated that such hatred has no place in Northern Ireland.
V Severnom Írsku zadržali muža pre útok na islamské centrum počas modlitieb
Slovakia· 2025-06-21Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn said he was 'deeply concerned by the shameful attack'.
Politicians condemn attack on Belfast Islamic Centre while people prayed – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-21
Hilary Benn is the Northern Ireland secretary who called on Gordon Lyons to reflect on his comments.
‘Where are the foreigners?’: does a facile explanation lie behind Ballymena’s outbreak of hate? | Northern IrelandUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-14
Northern Ireland Secretary of State Hilary Benn was present at the meeting of the British-Irish Council.
PSNI given emergency Stormont cash to tackle anti-immigration riots – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-14