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  • SofS pays tribute to Lord Mayhew

    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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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Government response to calls for a border poll

    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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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • 26th British-Irish Council concludes in Glasgow

    The British-Irish Council held its 26th summit meeting today (17 June 2016) hosted by the Scottish government in Glasgow.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

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

    Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Ben Wallace MP, today sets out why he thinks Northern Ireland is safer, stronger and better off in the EU

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • NI stronger, safer and better off in a reformed EU

    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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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Exporting is GREAT in Northern Ireland

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

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Villiers statement on Loyalist Communities Council flags protocol

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

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • £850 million cross-border farming exports at risk if UK leaves the EU (Archived)

    Northern Ireland exports face an uncertain future outside the European Union

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Appointment of His Honour Brian Barker CBE QC

    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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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Villiers condemns Belfast murder

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

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Villiers recognises significance of 2016 commemorations

    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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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Villiers signals fresh start for integrated education in Northern Ireland

    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 UK government funding allocated under the Stormont House and Fresh Start Ag…

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Washington 2016 speech

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

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Chancellor’s Budget delivers for Northern Ireland

    The Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne has set out the next stage of his economic plan for Northern Ireland, with an ambitious Budget designed to make the UK fit for the future at a time of increasing global economi…

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Villiers attends St Patrick's Day celebrations in Washington

    The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP, will travel to Washington today where she will represent the United Kingdom Government at events to mark St Patrick’s Day.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

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

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

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Villiers condemns East Belfast Attack

    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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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • NI update for Vatican’s Foreign Minister

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

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • London Routemaster deal boost for NI

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

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • PM: Northern Ireland is better off in a reformed EU (Archived)

    The Prime Minister said that more than 60% of Northern Ireland’s exports go to the EU, and around 40% of its investment comes from the EU.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government