Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland affairs, Stormont, NI protocol
Recent PMQs Questions
View all 128PMQs 2026-09-09
In response to my question last week, the Prime Minister stated that he was “very aware of every word in the Good Friday agreement, and I will stick to it 100% as Prime Minister.”—[Official Report, 1 ...
PMQs 2026-09-09
Yr Heliwr in Nefyn is a community-owned pub, and it is buzzing with events fuelled by local beers and food. I have to declare an interest; I have shares in Yr Heliwr, and it makes my husband very happ...
PMQs 2026-09-02
The people of Northern Ireland are absolutely scundered. At the moment, we have poisonous parading disputes and border poll spats; meanwhile, the Northern Ireland Assembly has no budget. Prime Ministe...
PMQs 2026-07-08
Discussions between the Treasury and Northern Ireland Departments proposed allowing retention of savings from reducing welfare fraud and error for direct investment in public services. Will the Deputy...
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I, too, wish to pay tribute to Jo Cox and her family, and to the commitment in her name that we tackle division and extremism. We saw extremism play out on the streets of Belfast last week—a pogrom wh...
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Happy birthday, Mr Speaker. We all condemn, of course, the appalling violence in Belfast last night after the horrific attack on Monday. But this Prime Minister is in denial of the rising despair acro...
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I am sure hon. Members will agree that I, as a person of colour in this House, cannot be held accountable for the vile acts of individuals who share my complexion or heritage. However, there are some ...
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I associate myself with PM's remarks on Northern Ireland. The Mildmay hospital in my constituency has been a pioneer for HIV and AIDs care since the 1980s. Diana, Princess of Wales made numerous visit...
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I associate myself with the Prime Minister's remarks about the helicopter crash. The north Belfast attack on Monday was medieval and sadistic, viewed by millions. It requires the strongest condemnatio...
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I urge the Prime Minister to look at our plans for defence bonds. I turn to the horrific scenes in Belfast: an appalling crime was committed, making us feel immense pain and anger. Extremists exploit ...
Recent Ministerial Questions
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When it comes to lobbying, Northern Ireland has a peculiar circumstance where one party can be involved in politics in both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Can the Minister assure that t...
Removing Children from Poverty 2026-09-09
Is it not a critical step for Government to guarantee access in every region of the UK to affordable, high-quality childcare by expanding funding for childcare provision and reducing costs for younger...
Topical Questions 2026-09-08
The Northern Ireland Executive have been without a budget this year, and in the last six months the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has been engaging with the Executive parties. What latitude ...
Private Investment Local Leaders 2026-09-08
Private investment in the steel industry in Northern Ireland is being curtailed by the Windsor framework, because it is forcing businesses in Upper Bann to pay 50% EU tariffs on category 4 and categor...
Topical Questions 2026-09-07
I welcome the £14 million of funding released this month to create opportunities for young people in my constituency. The money will train them in jobs for construction in net zero sectors. Does my ho...
Strengthening the Union 2026-09-02
The Prime Minister has spoken about practical Government interventions that can make everyday life a little bit easier. One of the great advantages of devolution is that different parts of the UK can ...
Child Poverty 2026-09-02
The Secretary of State is right to recognise the reduction of child poverty in Wales, but of course the Government here took the decision to reduce child poverty not just in Wales but in Scotland, Eng...
Transport Decarbonisation 2026-07-16
Wrightbus in Ballymena is an example of a company interested in being part of decarbonisation. What has been done to ensure they can be involved in this future?...
Great Britain and Northern Ireland Trade Costs 2026-07-08
Does he recognise that this industry is important to Northern Ireland, and being strangled by EU arrangements and net zero policies? What steps does he intend to take to address those issues?...
Great Britain and Northern Ireland Trade Costs 2026-07-08
What discussions has he had with representatives of the logistics industry on the cost of trade between Great Britain and Northern Ireland?...