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Hilary Benn: New Northern Ireland secretary meets political parties

Hilary Benn has met the main Stormont parties on his first visit to Northern Ireland since being appointed as secretary of state.

He met the first and deputy first ministers as well as representatives from Alliance, the UUP and SDLP.

Mr Benn took over the role on Friday after Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer became prime minister.

Mr Benn said his priority was to establish a new relationship between the UK Government and the Stormont Executive.


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