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Hilary Benn – Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, 2029 General Election Candidate

Hilary Benn

LABOURSECRETARY OF STATEEngland
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Secretary of State for Northern Ireland

House of Commons

Son of the legendary Labour politician Tony Benn. Educated at Sussex University, he worked for trade unions and as a special adviser before entering Parliament. Known for his powerful 2015 speech supporting action against ISIS in Syria.

Policy Focus

Public Services

Public ServicesEconomyHealthcare

Policy Positions

Public ServicesSupport cross-community initiatives and economic development in NI

Career Timeline

1999Elected MP for Leeds Central
2003Appointed Secretary of State for International Development
2015Landmark speech on Syria intervention in Parliament
2024Appointed Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
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