The comments made by Hilary Benn, the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, on 20 July 2026.
It has been a great privilege to serve as Secretary of State for Northern Ireland and to work with the many wonderful people I have met over the last 2 years.
I wish my successor all the very best in working with the Executive to protect stability, continuing to generate growth and investment and in taking forward the Troubles Bill which is so important for so many families.
The Prime Minister will have my full support from the backbenches.