Secretary of State meets First and deputy First ministers
The newly appointed Secretary of State makes first visit to Northern Ireland since taking up the role.
Secretary of State Hilary Benn MP meets with First Minister Michelle O바카라 사이트橬eill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly at Hillsborough Castle
The newly appointed Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Rt Hon Hilary Benn MP has reaffirmed the UK 바카라 사이트바카라 사이트檚 commitment to a prosperous, stable and peaceful Northern Ireland during his first visit since taking up the role.
Today (Saturday) the Secretary of State attended a Cabinet meeting in London, before travelling to Hillsborough Castle, where he met the First Minister Michelle O바카라 사이트橬eill, deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly, and representatives from other Executive and Opposition parties.
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Mr Benn said: 바카라 사이트淚 am deeply honoured to have been appointed to the role of Secretary of State.聽
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Mr Benn said that the new UK 바카라 사이트 was firmly committed to the Belfast Good Friday Agreement and to the principle of consent that is at its heart.聽
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The Secretary of State said that his meeting with the First Minister and deputy First Minister was 바카라 사이트渧ery constructive바카라 사이트�.
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Addressing the relationship with Dublin, Mr Benn said: 바카라 사이트淎s our nearest neighbour and co-guarantor of the Belfast Good Friday Agreement, our relationship with Ireland is of great importance.聽
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