The Latest Breaking News from Hilary Benn

Plea for information as first dig to find Disappeared victim begins

Seamus Maguire is thought to have been killed and secretly buried by republican paramilitaries between 1973 and 1976.

Evening Standard · May 26

Springhill families accuse Government of ‘silence’ over inquest findings

The inquest found that British Army soldiers ‘did not use reasonable force’ in the shooting of five people in west Belfast in 1972.

Evening Standard · May 18

Review warns of ‘toxic’ culture in Troubles legacy investigation body

Sir Declan Morgan, chief commissioner of the ICRIR, said he is ‘deeply sorry that this has happened on my watch’.

Evening Standard · May 11

Government on ‘dangerous path’ over Legacy Bill changes, says John Finucane

Labour’s Bill, agreed as part of a joint framework with the Irish Government, will put in place a reformed Legacy Commission with enhanced powers.

Evening Standard · Apr 25

Veterans to get ‘additional protections’ in Troubles Bill, says NI Secretary

Labour is currently progressing its Troubles Bill at Westminster.

The Independent UK · Apr 22

Stormont leaders call for answers over vetting of former police ombudsman

Gavin Robinson suggested there were security concerns around the appointment of Marie Anderson.

Evening Standard · Apr 21

‘Crude but viable’ explosive device deployed in attack on Lurgan police station

A ‘terrified’ delivery driver was forced at gunpoint to drive the device on Monday night, police said.

Evening Standard · Mar 31

Call for information as UK ‘moves closer’ to agreement with EU on agrifood trade

The Government is aiming to cut red tape, increase choice for consumers and restrict food price inflation.

Evening Standard · Mar 9

Finance Minister: Stormont’s £390m boost recognises NI public service strains

John O’Dowd said the Executive would use the additional funding ‘wisely’ but it also serves as a ‘recognition of the pressures this Executive faces’.

Evening Standard · Mar 3

No record of Jeffrey Epstein staying at Hillsborough Castle, according to trawl

Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn said records of visits to Hillsborough Castle are ‘disposed of’ after three to six years.

Evening Standard · Feb 27