Secretary of State Hilary Benn MP meets with First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly at Hillsborough Castle
6 July 24 (UK) : The newly appointed Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Rt Hon Hilary Benn MP has reaffirmed the UK Government’s 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 O’Neill, deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly, and representatives from other Executive and Opposition parties.
On Friday evening following his appointment, Mr Benn also spoke to the Tánaiste Micheál Martin by telephone.
The Hind Canadian Times
