2 w. ago Northern Ireland veterans blast Labour 'betrayal' over Troubles 'legacy' deal which could result in fresh criminal prosecutions of service personnel

Northern Ireland veterans have blasted the government's 'betrayal' after Labour announced fresh plans which could pave the way for criminal prosecutions of soldiers who served in the Troubles

Events

2 w. ago Hilary Benn: Troubles legacy agreement will deal with ‘unfinished business’

Northern Ireland secretary says he hopes measures will give answers to victims on both sides of political divideThe Northern Ireland secretary has said new measures aiming to deal with crimes committed during the Troubles will address the “unfinished business” of the peace agreement struck 27 years ago.Hilary Benn said the “significant reforms” would replace the controversial Legacy Act 2023 brought in by the Conservative government, which he said had failed to confront the past, partly because it had been “rejected” by all five main political parties and victims’ families. Continue reading...

Economics

2 w. ago UK and Ireland announce new Northern Ireland Troubles legacy deal – UK politics live

Package described by diplomats as ‘a return to partnership’ after years of disagreement and an interstate law suit launched by IrelandThe UK is preparing to recognise the state of Palestine imminently, after Israel failed to meet conditions that would have postponed the historic step, including a ceasefire in Gaza, Patrick Wintour reports.YouGov has relased polling today suggesting that Britons are in favour of this by more than two to one, although a large minority of people do not have a view. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago British and Irish governments to present new Troubles legacy proposals

Framework outlines legislation both sides will need to pass to create agency investigating Troubles-era crimesThe British and Irish governments are to announce a new framework to deal with the legacy of Northern Ireland’s Troubles, in an effort to resolve an issue that has bedevilled politics in the region and relations between London and Dublin.The proposals, to be outlined this afternoon, threaten to reopen a rift between the government and former soldiers who got amnesty from prosecution under the Legacy Act passed by the Conservative government in 2023. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago Governments to publish framework to deal with legacy of NI Troubles

Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn and Ireland’s deputy premier Simon Harris will unveil the framework on Friday.

Economics

3 w. ago UK and Irish governments to publish framework on dealing with legacy of Troubles

The Labour Government came to power with a pledge to replace and repeal the controversial 2023 Legacy Act introduced by the Conservatives.

Economics