Hilary Benn6 days agoHilary Benn MP: 'Look at what Leeds is doing'Labour MP for Leeds South tells Radio Leeds listeners to look at what their council does for them.6 days ago8 days agoIrish government 'reassured' over changes to Troubles' legacy billHelen McEntee was speaking after meeting Hilary Benn to discuss both governments' efforts to address the legacy of the past.8 days ago22 Apr 2026'Substantial amendments' to be made to Troubles legacy lawHilary Benn said the government is bringing forward a "substantial package of amendments" to its Troubles legacy legislation.22 Apr 20264 Mar 2026Executive urged to ringfence £15m for voluntary groupsOrganisations face hundreds of job losses when the UK Shared Prosperity Fund is replaced by the Local Growth Fund in April.4 Mar 202621 Jan 2026MPs remove conditional immunity measure for Troubles-era crimesThe controversial clause had already been found to be unlawful and was opposed by Northern Ireland parties and victims' groups.21 Jan 20268 Jan 2026Multi-year budget 'not-sufficient' - deputy first ministerMinisters have failed to agree a multi-year budget since 2011.8 Jan 20267 Jan 2026Stormont 'has to make' choices over budget, says BennBenn says the executive has "very considerable responsibilities" and hopes a balanced budget can be delivered.7 Jan 202616 Dec 2025UK accepts post-Brexit trade arrangements review for NIThe report's findings stated that there are still "gaps" in how Stormont politicians can influence EU laws that apply through the Windsor Framework.16 Dec 202526 Nov 2025Extra Stormont funding in Budget 'falls far short' to fund servicesStormont's Finance Minister John O'Dowd says the funding means Stormont will only get an extra £18.8m this financial year.26 Nov 2025...
