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Northern Ireland Office

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Northern Ireland Office

@NIOgov

Representing the UK Govt in NI & supporting NI's interests in the UK. Supporting devolution, a stronger economy, keeping people safe & a shared future for all.

Belfast and Westminster

Joined June 2012

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Ahead of the Industrial Strategy's 1st anniversary, the UK Government continues to back growth industries. Minister @Matthew_Patrick met: 🤖 @UlsterUni Centre for Digital Healthcare Technology 💡Innovative start ups @CatalystNI_ Read more here👇ulster.ac.uk/news/2026/june…
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NI Executive
@niexecutive
Jun 15
🎥 Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly joined Finance Minister John O’Dowd, Health Minister Mike Nesbitt, Secretary of State Hilary Benn and NIO Minister Matthew Patrick at Carryduff Pharmacy to mark the announcement of the next tranche of Public Sector Transformation
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Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
@SciTechgovuk
Jun 15
What does the proposed social media ban for under 16s mean for parents? Here’s what you need to know 🔽
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Northern Ireland Office
@NIOgov
Jun 13
Fantastic news! 81 incredible individuals from Northern Ireland have been recognised in HM The King’s Birthday Honours List 2026. 🎖️ Read more here: gov.uk/government/new… #BirthdayHonours
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Police Service NI
@PoliceServiceNI
Jun 12
If a protest escalates, walk away. Taking part in violent disorder is a criminal offence. orlo.uk/qJ2yr @Justice_NI @NIOgov
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Matthew Patrick MP
@Matthew_Patrick
Jun 11
Today I got to see the best of Northern Ireland and - amidst all of the horrors on our screens this week - I want you to hear about their efforts. Thank you to everyone who has decided this week that they stand against destruction and on the side of decency.
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Northern Ireland Office
@NIOgov
Jun 11
🎥WATCH Secretary of State @hilarybennmp, and NIO Minister @Matthew_Patrick met today with representatives of Springboard to discuss the recent violence across NI. They also met with PSNI officers who have been on the front line dealing with the disorder in our communities.
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Office of the Chief Constable
@ChiefConPSNI
Jun 11
Chief Constable Jon Boutcher has taken the opportunity to reassure communities that officers will be on the ground to protect them and keep people safe.
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Ridge & Frost
@RidgeandFrost
Jun 11
'Are these racist riots rather than protests?' - @SophyRidgeSky 'If you are targeting people based on the colour of their skin, how else can you describe them?' - @hilarybennmp He says some people have been stopped in cars to be asked what their nationality is.
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Office of the Chief Constable
@ChiefConPSNI
Jun 10
Watch Chief Constable Jon Boutcher and Secretary of State @hilarybennmp speaking about the attempted murder in north Belfast and the disorder that has followed on the streets of Northern Ireland at police headquarters today, Wednesday 10 June.
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Translink
@Translink_NI
Jun 10
❗ Due to expected protests please see latest statement - spklc.io/6017eQN
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Northern Ireland Office
@NIOgov
Jun 10
The Secretary of State @hilarybennmp met with the Chief Constable of @PoliceServiceNI Jon Boutcher today and has responded to the disorder that occurred last night across Northern Ireland.
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Keir Starmer
@Keir_Starmer
Jun 10
The scenes in Belfast last night were shocking and completely unacceptable. There is no justification for the violence and disorder that we saw threatening our communities, nor for those who encouraged it, online or elsewhere. It is clear that people were targeted last night
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