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A look back at @karaowen’s first year as British Ambassador to Ireland, incl. some favourite moments and what’s coming next👇 Follow for year two updates!
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A year in Ireland, plenty of miles travelled and lots to reflect on 🇬🇧🇮🇪 Ambassador @karaowen joined Ireland AM to talk about her first year in the role and the relationship between the UK and Ireland. Watch the full interview 👇 youtube.com/watch?v=Gt0dPU9c…
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British Ambassador Kara Owen completes 26-county tour with visit to Sligo and Mayo independent.ie/county/sligo/…
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Couldn’t think of a better way to start my day than with a good chat with David McCullagh about UK-Ireland relations. Thanks to David and @RTERadio1 for having me in the studio this morning. We covered plenty, as you might imagine! Catch up below ⬇️ rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/c0…
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In an address to a gathering of British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly members in Sheffield, the British Minister for Intergovernmental Relations @HFalconerMP said the UK and Ireland’s relationship has never been stronger. 👉britishirish.org/news #BIPA 🇬🇧🤝🇮🇪
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Delighted and honoured to share a stage with @JulianBKing and Amb @HylandSonja at the @BrIreCham annual conference. An impossibly long title, but short version is: all the challenging shifts in the 🌍only make more essential the best relationship between UK and Ireland..
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After bringing together policymakers and industry leaders together last night for our UK AI Showcase: Driving Innovation, I’m carrying on the conversation at today’s International AI summit. #AISummitIE
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The Northern Ireland Troubles Bill is the last chance to get as many answers as we can for those who are still living with the legacy of the Troubles. #NITroublesBill
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"Anyone who knows about these islands knows that peace and reconciliation wasn’t a destination we reached in 1998 – it is an ongoing process that must be renewed and strengthened." Ambassador @karaowen in @Independent_ie on truth, reconciliation & legacy. independent.ie/comment/opini…
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Secretary of State @RhonddaBryant has tonight updated MPs on the Drumcree situation.👇
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UK PM @AndyBurnham has just announced the date for the second UK-EU summit. It will be held on 20 November 2026 in Brussels. Follow the UK Mission to the EU's social media accounts for the latest news and updates.
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The Northern Ireland Troubles Bill returns to the House of Commons this week. Secretary of State @RhonddaBryant sets out the importance of the legislation, which will enable people impacted by the Troubles to seek answers about what happened to their loved ones. #NITroublesBill
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Secretary of State @RhonddaBryant updates following his decision to stop the Orange Order march from going down Garvaghy Road. He praised the Lodge members who have cooperated with police throughout, and said that those who broke the law should face the full consequences of that.
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In an unstable world, the UK and Ireland will continue to make the argument for international development and stand up together for what is right. Today in Dublin, I discussed the UK’s values-based foreign policy with my Irish counterpart @nealerichmond.
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I’ve had a constructive meeting in Belfast tonight with @HMcEntee as efforts continue to find an agreed way forward on Drumcree. Once again I am grateful to everyone who has offered their help and engaged in frank and open dialogue. 1/2
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Everyone across Northern Ireland wants a peaceful resolution to the situation in Portadown. I’m continuing to work to find a mutually acceptable agreement and I’m grateful to everyone who has offered help and has taken part in the discussions so far. My door remains open and 1/3
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Visiting the UK? Entry requirements may vary depending on your carrier. Please check before you travel. For more travel advice, visit: gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice…
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Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Sir Chris Bryant updates the media on the progress of continued talks with politicians and community leaders to find a peaceful resolution to the situation at Drumcree.
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