Starmer looking at ‘every conceivable way’ to avoid compensating Gerry Adams

Sir Keir Starmer has said he is looking at “every conceivable way” to stop former Troubles internees such as Gerry Adams from seeking compensation.

The UK prime minister was responding to criticism of the UK’s government’s proposed repeal of legislation that had put a stop to such civil claims.

He criticised the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 and said he will continue with efforts to replace the existing legislation, which stopped such payouts to former Sinn Féin leader Mr Adams and other former internees.

Kemi Badenoch said at Prime Minister’s Questions that Sir Keir’s Government “may write a cheque to compensate Gerry Adams”.

“This is shameful,” the Conservative Party leader said.

Sir Keir replied: “That Act was unfit not least because it gave immunity to hundreds of…

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