The Latest Breaking News from Hilary Benn

Government to ‘consider’ ruling in response to calls to name Stakeknife

Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn said the ruling on Wednesday had ‘wide-ranging implications’

Evening Standard · Dec 17, 2025

MI5 has ‘blind spot’ over Northern Ireland Troubles, Boutcher says

The Chief Constable faced questions at the Policing Board following the publication of the Operation Kenova report into the agent Stakeknife.

Evening Standard · Dec 11, 2025

Security guarantees needed before Stakeknife is named – Burghart

Pressure is growing on the Government to name Stakeknife after the publication of the final report from Operation Kenova.

Evening Standard · Dec 10, 2025

Budget does not go far enough in public service investment – Stormont minister

Stormont Finance Minister John O’Dowd said Rachel Reeves’ spending plan ‘strengthened the need’ for fiscal devolution in Northern Ireland.

Evening Standard · Nov 26, 2025

Government threatened with legal action by SAS association over Troubles reforms

Former Brexit secretary Sir David Davis says lawyers for the SAS Regimental Association have written to Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn.

Evening Standard · Nov 19, 2025

New Troubles legislation will address ‘unfinished business’ – NI Secretary

A commission to investigate Troubles-related killings and a separate information recovery body will be established under the Bill.

Evening Standard · Nov 18, 2025

Human rights groups criticise Troubles Bill ‘lawfare’ claims

The Northern Ireland Troubles Bill is due for its second reading in the UK Parliament on Tuesday.

Evening Standard · Nov 18, 2025

British and Irish politicians offer condolences following fatal crash

Those gathered at the British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference have spoken about the crash in Co Louth on Saturday night.

Evening Standard · Nov 17, 2025

There is a ‘window of opportunity’ to address Troubles legacy, says Harris

In September, British and Irish leaders unveiled a joint framework to address longstanding legacy issues in Northern Ireland.

Evening Standard · Nov 17, 2025

Stormont Executive has choice to raise its own revenue, says Benn

The NI Secretary said being in government was about making difficult choices.

Evening Standard · Nov 5, 2025