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Nazanin Zaghari-Racliffe’s release could set precedent for political hostage-taking, MPs warn

The UK’s decision to pay a historic debt to Iran “in parallel” with the release of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe could set a precedent of politically motivated hostage-taking, ministers have been warned. As MPs welcomed Mrs Zaghari-Ratcliffe’s release ...

16 Mar 2022 at 18:25

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Benn: Labour government would repeal Troubles legacy immunity law

A future Labour government would repeal controversial legislation seeking to address the legacy of the Troubles in Northern Ireland, MPs have heard. Newly appointed shadow Northern Ireland secretary Hilary Benn made the commitment as the Commons ...

06 Sept 2023 at 14:29

Starmer tells new-look shadow cabinet to show public they are ready to govern

Sir Keir Starmer said his new-look shadow cabinet had been chosen for their “hunger” in the lead-up to the next general election. The Labour leader said they faced an “important and crucial” political period, with by-elections, party ...

05 Sept 2023 at 10:34

MPs warn Sunak not to send ‘mixed signals’ on climate change

Rishi Sunak is facing renewed pressure to stick to previous promises on net zero after a cross-party group of MPs and peers warned him that Britain was sending “mixed signals” on the environment. In a letter to the Prime Minister, ...

25 Jul 2023 at 06:00

Calls for Stormont Assembly return dominate Hilary Benn’s visit

Calls for the restoration of the Stormont Assembly dominated the first of shadow secretary of state Hilary Benn’s discussions with political parties in Northern Ireland. The Labour veteran is taking part in his first visit to the ...

03 Oct 2023 at 14:51

Stormont parties meet with shadow Northern Ireland secretary Hilary Benn

Northern Ireland’s main political parties are taking part in meetings with the new shadow secretary of state across the day. Hilary Benn is taking part in his first visit to the region this week since he was appointed to the ...

03 Oct 2023 at 10:54

Northern Ireland

MPs urge UK Government to secure resources for PSNI after data breach

MPs have called upon the UK Government to ensure that “necessary resources” are made available to the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) to support the officers affected by a data breach which identified them by name ...

04 Sept 2023 at 17:58

Starmer: Reshuffle puts ‘strongest players on the pitch’ ahead of next election

Sir Keir Starmer said his shadow cabinet reshuffle meant Labour has the “strongest possible players on the pitch” ahead of the next election. The biggest winner in the top team shake-up looked to be his deputy Angela ...

04 Sept 2023 at 17:57

Rejoining EU customs union should be on the table, Sadiq Khan says

Senior Labour figures have argued for closer post-Brexit ties with the European Union and that rejoining the customs union should be considered. Sadiq Khan said rejoining the trade alliance should be on the table ...

22 Jan 2024 at 08:44

Sadiq Khan calls for youth mobility agreement with EU

Sadiq Khan has called for a youth mobility agreement with the European Union and said the UK should consider rejoining the customs union. The London Mayor supports either a bespoke new scheme to allow young ...

20 Jan 2024 at 22:51

Call to ‘redouble’ efforts to resurrect Stormont Assembly

The shadow Northern Ireland secretary has urged the “redoubling” of efforts to resurrect the powersharing Stormont Assembly. Hilary Benn said he was “listening and learning”, accompanied by shadow Northern ...

03 Oct 2023 at 17:48

Legacy Act ‘must have a replacement’ to help NI overcome ‘collective trauma’

The Government’s controversial Legacy Act “must have a replacement” to help the people of Northern Ireland overcome the “terrible collective trauma” of the Troubles, the shadow secretary of state has said....

03 Oct 2023 at 22:42

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