Keir Starmer says he will repeal Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill if elected PM –

Asked whether he would repeal the bitterly contested Bill, if elected Prime Minister, the British Labour leader gave an unequivocal answer of ‘Yes’ to a member of the audience, when he spoke at Queen’s University on Friday.

He added: “Let me just elaborate a little because obviously, having had the privilege of working here for five years with the Policing Board and the Police Service of Northern Ireland, I know first-hand and having spoken to many, many victims and victims' representatives, I know just how deep this goes for very obvious reasons.

“I think the legislation is wrong in principle.

“But, worse than that, or alongside that, no government in Westminster, in my view, should ever introduce legislation which has no support from any of the political parties in Northern Ireland, and no support from the victims who are at the heart of this.

“I think that previous governments — Labour and Conservative — would have understood that, and it shows you how far this Conservative Government in recent years has moved from a genuine understanding of the principles and values of the Good Friday Agreement, that they would even countenance introducing legislation with zero political support here and zero support from the victims.

“We wouldn't do it and we'd repeal it if it's on the statute when we come into power.”

His commitment underlines the futility of the current Government’s legislative programme, which is causing further hurt and confusion for victims and society at large in addressing Legacy issues.

There is an urgent need for reconciliation, not alone in Northern Ireland but across these islands.

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https://www.theguardian.com/politics/video/2023/jan/13/keir-starmer-says-he-would-repeal-controversial-northern-ireland-legacy-bill-if-elected-pm-video