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Northern Ireland Office

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Northern Ireland Office

@NIOgov

Representing the UK Govt in NI & supporting NI's interests in the UK. Supporting devolution, a stronger economy, keeping people safe & a shared future for all.

Belfast and Westminster

Joined June 2012

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Ridge & Frost
@RidgeandFrost
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'Are these racist riots rather than protests?' - @SophyRidgeSky 'If you are targeting people based on the colour of their skin, how else can you describe them?' - @hilarybennmp He says some people have been stopped in cars to be asked what their nationality is.
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Office of the Chief Constable
@ChiefConPSNI
Jun 10
Watch Chief Constable Jon Boutcher and Secretary of State @hilarybennmp speaking about the attempted murder in north Belfast and the disorder that has followed on the streets of Northern Ireland at police headquarters today, Wednesday 10 June.
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Translink
@Translink_NI
Jun 10
❗ Due to expected protests please see latest statement - spklc.io/6017eQN
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Northern Ireland Office
@NIOgov
Jun 10
The Secretary of State @hilarybennmp met with the Chief Constable of @PoliceServiceNI Jon Boutcher today and has responded to the disorder that occurred last night across Northern Ireland.
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Keir Starmer
@Keir_Starmer
Jun 10
The scenes in Belfast last night were shocking and completely unacceptable. There is no justification for the violence and disorder that we saw threatening our communities, nor for those who encouraged it, online or elsewhere. It is clear that people were targeted last night
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Hilary Benn
@hilarybennmp
Jun 9
People have been rightly shocked by the brutal attack in north Belfast, but the police must be allowed to do their job so the law can take its course. /1
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Northern Ireland Office
@NIOgov
Jun 9
Secretary of State @hilarybennmp on the violent attack in Belfast last night: "There is no place for such violence on our streets. All of us have a responsibility now to urge calm and let the police do their job."
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Hilary Benn
@hilarybennmp
Jun 9
The attack last night in Belfast was deeply shocking and all our thoughts are with the victim, who is seriously injured in hospital, and with his loved ones. I would like to thank the individuals who showed extraordinary bravery in coming to his aid. /1
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Keir Starmer
@Keir_Starmer
Jun 9
The horrific attack in Belfast last night is sickening. I have absolutely no tolerance for abhorrent scenes of violence like this on our streets. My thoughts are first and foremost with the victim, and I thank the first responders, including members of the public who
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Northern Ireland Office
@NIOgov
Jun 5
⏳ The Local Growth Fund consultation closes in just 3 weeks. 👇 Have your say and help shape the fund! gov.uk/government/con… #northernireland #localgrowthfund
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Northern Ireland Office
@NIOgov
Jun 3
Prime Minister @Keir_Starmer has issued an apology on behalf of the UK government following the findings of the Springhill Inquest.
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Northern Ireland Office
@NIOgov
Jun 2
Thanks to UK Government funding, paper prescriptions in NI are going digital. Secretary of State @hilarybennmp and Minister @Matthew_Patrick visited Carryduff Pharmacy to hear how digital prescriptions will deliver a better experience for patients. #PublicSectorTransformation
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Northern Ireland Office
@NIOgov
Jun 1
🏦 Last year @BankofAmerica announced up to 1000 new jobs in Belfast - and the first employees have started work! 💻 Secretary of State @hilarybennmp toured the new office, which reinforces the city's position as a centre of excellence for fintech and security operations.
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