Politics · 6 September 2026

Northern Ireland Secretary praises stronger UK-Ireland relationship

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland addressed the 2026 British-Irish Association Conference in Oxford on 4 September. He highlighted that the relationship between the two countries has become stronger than ever in recent years and continues to mature. The Secretary of State also paid tribute to his predecessor, Hilary Benn, for re-establishing the relationship.

By BriefTea Editorial · 6 September 2026 at 12:55

Reported by gov.uk · How we write briefs

Get the app

Understand this story

Who is the NI Secretary? Why is the relationship important? What is the British-Irish Association?

More briefs

PoliticsReform UK Reports ITV to Police Over Undercover Documentary PoliticsMurder trial hears accused knew headteacher was trapped under his Volvo PoliticsMan arrested on suspicion of drug-driving after car hits schoolboy in Birmingham PoliticsHull MP Karl Turner Gets Labour Whip Back BusinessHealey Says UK Missed £1tn North Sea Oil Fund PoliticsMPs warn UK lacks warships and submarines to defend Arctic More politics stories → Browse all stories →