Who is the Northern Ireland Secretary?
The Northern Ireland Secretary is Bryant, Chris, MP for Rhondda and Ogmore. The full post title is Secretary of State for Northern Ireland.
The department’s remit: Northern Ireland’s interests in the UK government and the devolution settlement.
The rest of the ministerial team
Ministers of State first, then Parliamentary Under-Secretaries of State.
Owen, Sarah · MP for Luton North
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Northern Ireland Office)
Questions about the Northern Ireland Office
- Who is the Northern Ireland Secretary?
- The Northern Ireland Secretary is Bryant, Chris, MP for Rhondda and Ogmore. The full post title is Secretary of State for Northern Ireland.
- Who are the ministers at the Northern Ireland Office?
- The record currently shows 2 ministers: Bryant, Chris, Owen, Sarah.
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From the official parliamentary record, checked daily. Last confirmed 25 August 2026.
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