Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Hilary Benn watches the annual Twelfth July parade in Irvinestown, county Fermanaghplaceholder image
Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Hilary Benn watches the annual Twelfth July parade in Irvinestown, county Fermanagh

Twelfth 2024: Northern Ireland Secretary of State Hilary Benn attends Twelfth of July celebrations in Irvinestown

New Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn visited a Twelfth demonstration at Irvinestown, county Fermanagh.

Mr Benn was full of smiles and met with local dignitaries and he enjoyed a cup of tea with local Orangemen.

Out on the streets, Mr Benn spoke with those who were in attendance for the parade and was accompanied by Fleur Anderson, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State.

He also met with PSNI Chief Constable Jon Boutcher in Belfast where he was briefed on the policing operation.

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