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G20: Republic of Ireland

Asked by Adam JogeeLabourNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled Answered 13 July 2026UIN 16211

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, whether he has made representations to cabinet colleagues about the potential merits of inviting Ireland to be an associate member of the G20 when the UK assumes the Chair in January 2027.

Answered by Hilary Benn

Planning for the UK’s G20 Presidency in 2027 is underway, and decisions on guest attendance have not yet been taken.

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