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".
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.
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.
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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.
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Keir Starmer has said he would look at "every conceivable way" to block the former Sinn Féin MP and leader from receiving a payout.
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Government will try to block Adams' compensation - Starmer
Sir Keir Starmer was speaking in the House of Commons after the Conservatives said it was "shameful" that repealing the Legacy Act could put Mr Adams in line for a "cheque". The Legacy Act presently blocks him - and many others interned without trial in the 1970s - from claiming compensation for unlawful detention.
PM responds as Badenoch slams 'shameful' Gerry Adams payout proposal
Conservative Kemi Badenoch said in the Commons it was 'shameful' Sir Keir is proposing to 'write a cheque to compensate Gerry Adams'. Sir Keir was grilled on the prospect of the former Sinn Fein leader receiving a payout during PMQs.
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Lord Hermer, the Attorney General friend of the PM, refuses to say whether he profited from work with the Sinn Fein president
Being anti-British seems to come easy to Keir – so forgive me if I wait to see if he’ll stop compensation to Gerry Adams
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Why is Gerry Adams in line for a ‘pay day from the taxpayer’ if Legacy Act repealed?
‘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” ...
Minister defends dropping Troubles law appeal amid Gerry Adams payout fears
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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 ...