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Politics20 July 2026Archive brief

It is confirmed that Hilary Benn will leave his role as Secretary of State for Northern Ireland after Andy Burnham succeeds Keir Starmer as prime minister

It is confirmed that Hilary Benn will leave his role as Secretary of State for Northern Ireland after Andy Burnham succeeds Keir Starmer as prime minister.

By Belfast Herald Newsdesk2 min read

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It is confirmed that Hilary Benn will leave his role as Secretary of State for Northern Ireland after Andy Burnham succeeds Keir Starmer as prime minister.

The development formed part of the day's news across Northern Ireland. Contemporary coverage attributed the principal details to BBC News on 20 July 2026.

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