Hilary Benn was behind Gerry Adams compensation decision, says No 10
Prime Minister’s spokesman says Northern Ireland Secretary responsible for move which could open door for payouts to jailed Republicans
Why has controversy erupted about Gerry Adams possibly getting compensation for internment?
There is unrest within the UK Parliament at the idea of former Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams benefitting from the compensation scheme.
Why is Gerry Adams in line for compensation from the UK taxpayer?
Keir Starmer has promised to ‘look at every conceivable way to prevent’ the former Sinn Fein leader receiving compensation. John Rentoul looks at how the possibility arose in the first place
Government will try to block Gerry Adams payout - PM
Mr Adams has consistently denied being a member of the IRA. A clause in the act currently blocks payouts to him and about 400 other people also interned. Labour, which has begun the process of repealing the act, said the previous government's approach to legacy was "almost universally opposed in Northern Ireland".
PM says he'll try to block Gerry Adams from getting compensation over unlawful detention
A report backed by Lords warned on Wednesday the former Sinn Fein president and MP could be in line for compensation over internment during 1970s. | UTV News
‘No surprise’: Gerry Adams reacts to Prime Minister trying to stop Troubles internees seeking compensation
Former Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams has spoken out after the Prime Minister said he is looking at “every conceivable way” to stop him and other Troubles internees from seeking compensation.
Pressure builds on Starmer over payout for Gerry Adams
Lord Hermer, the Attorney General friend of the PM, refuses to say whether he profited from work with the Sinn Fein president
Sir Keir Starmer says government will 'look at every conceivable way' to stop Gerry Adams payout
A thinktank backed by 16 peers has criticised the government's plan to lift a ban on compensation for unlawful detention during the Troubles.
Gerry Adams in line for 'pay day' if Legacy Act repealed
Former Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams is in line for "a pay day from the taxpayer" under plans to repeal the Legacy Act, a report backed by several peers has stated.
Keir Starmer vows to prevent Gerry Adams from claiming compensation
We will look at every conceivable way to prevent these types of cases claiming damages,” Sir Keir Starmer told the House of Commons on Wednesday, referring to Adams and hundreds of others who were interned over the period.
Starmer pledges to stop Gerry Adams compensation - DUP leader says he must 'get on with changing the law'
The Prime Minister says he is looking at “every conceivable way” to stop former Troubles internees such as Gerry Adams from seeking compensation.
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Minister defends dropping Troubles law appeal amid Gerry Adams payout fears
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Fury as ex-Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams in line for PAYOUT for being held during The Troubles under new Labour law
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Kenny Donaldson says victims ‘horrified’ at potential for Gerry Adams to receive a payout from taxpayers
A victims campaigner says the victims of Provisional IRA terrorism “are horrified at the very suggestion that Gerry Adams ...