Paterson meets Northern Ireland political players

Posted on July 4, 2007 by Editor

After only one full day as the new Shadow Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Owen Paterson today held private talks with the new Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Shaun Woodward.
Tomorrow he will make the first of many regular visits to Belfast.  During the day he will meet First Minister Ian Paisley, Deputy First [...]

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Lidington Welcomes Deal

Posted on March 26, 2007 by Editor

Following the announcement that devolved government is to return to Northern Ireland, Shadow Secretary of State for
Northern Ireland, David Lidington, said:  “After forty years of violence, it will not be easy for Northern Ireland’s political leaders to build trust.  However, today’s historic meeting between Ian Paisley and Gerry Adams marks a new start in that difficult [...]

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