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Secretary of State welcomes US Trade Commission's decision on Bombardier

Secretary of State, Rt Hon Karen Bradley, has welcomed this evening's decision by the US Trade Commission who voted in favour of Bombardier.

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Brokenshire: no place in our society for those who want to pull us back to the past

The Secretary of State has strongly condemned those who placed a device at Omagh Memorial on Remembrance Day

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Brokenshire vows Bombardier jobs "absolutely vital" to NI economy

James Brokenshire met Bombardier Chief Executive Michael Ryan and the Unite Trade Union to underline UK Government support for Bombardier in ongoing Boeing dispute.

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Brokenshire: utterly repugnant to force families from their homes

The Secretary of State condemns today's attack on families in South Belfast

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Brokenshire expresses disappointment in Bombardier decision

Following the initial determination handed down by the US Department of Commerce last night, the Secretary of State says Boeing's position is unjustified

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Political talks update by Secretary of State

Statement by Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, the Rt Hon James Brokenshire MP.

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Statement by Secretary of State for Northern Ireland James Brokenshire on Thursday 29 June 2017.

Speaking outside Stormont Castle on on Thursday 29 June 2017, the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland James Brokenshire said:

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Statement by Secretary of State for Northern Ireland James Brokenshire ahead of the 29 June deadline to restore devolved government in NI

Speaking outside Stormont Castle this afternoon ahead of the 29 June deadline to reach an agreement to restore devolved power-sharing government in Northern Ireland, the Rt Hon James Brokenshire MP, Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, said:

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PM call with Taoiseach Enda Kenny: 11 June 2017

Prime Minister Theresa May spoke with Taoiseach Enda Kenny today.

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Brokenshire: Round table talks paused

Secretary of State, Rt Hon James Brokenshire MP has today paused the current phase of roundtable talks for Easter.

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Minister Hopkins urges politics students to have their say

Down High School pupils welcomed UK Government Minister Kris Hopkins to a meeting of the school’s current affairs society.

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Brokenshire pays tribute to Martin McGuinness

The Secretary of State pays tribute to Martin McGuinness, former deputy First Minister, who died earlier this morning

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Brokenshire attends GAA Dr McKenna Cup Final

Later this evening, Rt Hon James Brokenshire MP, Secretary of State for NI, will attend the much anticipated 2017 Bank of Ireland Dr McKenna Cup final at Páirc Esler, Newry.

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Appointments to the Parades Commission for Northern Ireland

Secretary of State announces a phased change to the membership of the Parades Commission

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Brokenshire pays tribute to fallen heroes on Remembrance Day

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Rt Hon James Brokenshire MP, attended today’s Remembrance Sunday service at Belfast City Hall, where he laid a wreath on behalf of the Government.

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Brokenshire’s 100th day as Secretary of State

James Brokenshire looks back at his first 100 days as Secretary of State for Northern Ireland

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Elections consultation promises streamlined service for NI voters

Consultation paper launched into how electoral services can be delivered following the introduction of digital registration.

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Elections consultation promises streamlined service for NI voters

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Consultation paper launched into how electoral services can be delivered following the introduction of digital registration.

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Secetary of State pays tribute to David Ford

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Following today's announcement that David Ford will stand down as leader of the Alliance Party, the Secretary of State pays his own tribute

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Secretary of State Brokenshire begins an intensive 2 day visit to US

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Northern Ireland is open for business and the UK as a whole is ready to make a success of exiting the EU, Secretary of State for Northern Ireland James Brokenshire will say during his first official visit to the United States this week.

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Brokenshire attends Guillemont and Ginchy Commemorations in France

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The Secretary of State travelled to Guillemont & Ginchy in France to represent the UK Government at the Somme Association centenary commemoration service for Battles of Guillemont and Ginchy.

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Brokenshire expresses sadness at death of Bishop Edward Daly

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Following the death of Bishop Edward Daly, the Secretary of State expresses his sadness and extends condolences to family

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Hopkins cheers on Northern Ireland athletes in Rio 2016 Olympics

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With Rio 2016 Olympic Games only days away, Northern Ireland sports enthusiasts will put everything to one side for the next few weeks and will be cheering on their local athletes who will be taking part in these world-class games.

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Statement by Secretary of State for Northern Ireland James Brokenshire

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James Brokenshire is the new Secretary of State for Northern Ireland following Theresa May's appointment as Prime Minister

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Secretary of State welcomes successful Twelfth

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Praises police and organisers

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Northern Ireland’s aerospace sector cleared for take off

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Projected global growth in civil passenger aviation an outstanding opportunity for NI's £1.6 billion aerospace sector and wider economy

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Villiers attends Irish Government's Somme Commemoration in Dublin

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The Secretary of State, Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP, will today represent the UK Government at the Irish Government’s Battle of the Somme Commemoration, which will take place at the Irish National War Memorial Gardens in Islandbridge, Dublin.

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Somme 100 years on Villiers pays tribute to the Fallen

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The Secretary of State, Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP, will this morning travel to France to participate in ceremonies to mark the Centenary of the Battle of the Somme.

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SofS pays tribute to Lord Mayhew

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Earlier this evening, Secretary of State, Rt Hon Theresa Villiers paid her own tribute to former NI Secretary of State, Lord Patrick Mayhew

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Government response to calls for a border poll

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Following the outcome of the referendum on the UK's membership of the European Union there were calls for a poll on a united Ireland

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Villiers condemns Belfast murder

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The PSNI confirmed 33-year-old Michael McGibbon died following a shooting in north Belfast on Friday 15 April

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Villiers recognises significance of 2016 commemorations

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Ahead of this weekend's 1916 Easter Rising Commemorations, the Secretary of State welcomes Irish Government's efforts to ensure inclusivity

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Villiers signals fresh start for integrated education in Northern Ireland

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Shared and Integrated education in Northern Ireland are set to benefit from the release of the first tranche of half a billion pounds of dedicated UK government funding allocated under the Stormont House and Fresh Start Agreements

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Villiers attends St Patrick's Day celebrations in Washington

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The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP, will travel to Washington today where she will represent the United Kingdom Government at events to mark St Patrick’s Day.

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Villiers meets 6th Formers to encourage them to get involved in politics

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The Secretary of State met 6th form girls from schools across Northern Ireland to celebrate International Women's Day 2016

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Villiers condemns East Belfast Attack

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Secetary of State comments following the explosion of a device placed under a serving prison officer's van on Friday 4 March

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London Routemaster deal boost for NI

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Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP and Boris Johnson MP welcome multimillion pound deal for Wrightbus

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Statement on Bombardier cuts

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Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Theresa Villiers on the Bombardier announcement

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Fresh Start underway

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Villiers hosts review meeting at Stormont House as progress update published

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Villiers briefed on Northern Ireland flood control measures

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Earlier today the Secretary of State visited the Rivers Agency Toome Sluice Gates to see at first hand the challenges faced in the wake of the recent flooding across many parts of Northern Ireland.

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Villiers welcomes Arlene Foster's appointment as First Minister

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Secretary of State Theresa Villiers welcomes the appointment of Arlene Foster as Northern Ireland First Minister

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Secretary of State's 2016 New Year message

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This article by the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Theresa Villiers first appeared in The Sun on 1 January 2016.

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Villiers congratulates Arlene Foster on her appointment as new DUP leader

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Secretary of State, Theresa Villiers MP, has this evening offered her congratulations to Arlene Foster after being appointed the new leader of the DUP

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Good luck Tim!

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Theresa Villiers wishes UK astronaut Tim Peake well on his mission to space.

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Appointment of new member of the Northern Ireland Boundary Commission

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The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Rt. Hon Theresa Villiers MP today announced the appointment of Sarah Havlin to the Boundary Commission for Northern Ireland.

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