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
Gerry Adams in line for 'pay day' if Legacy Act repealed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.
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".
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.
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
Gerry Adams payout would be ‘perverse’, IRA victims warn Starmer
Forgotten victims’ say repealing Troubles legislation would be ‘perverse’ and ‘destabilise reconciliation within the legacy’
Gerry Adams warns Sir Keir Starmer not to ‘dodge’ responsibilities on payouts to ex-detainees
Sir Keir Starmer said he was looking at ‘every conceivable way’ to prevent compensation being paid to Mr Adams and others interned in the Troubles.
Gerry Adams Troubles payout ‘repugnant’ - Austin Stack
Keir Starmer has said he would look at "every conceivable way" to block the former Sinn Féin MP and leader from receiving a payout.
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.
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Internment compensation claims: 'IRA victims got a pittance but Gerry Adams could get six figures'
Victims of the IRA have voiced revulsion at the idea of Gerry Adams getting payouts from the UK government over internment, when their families got small sums over murders.
Gerry Adams in line for ‘payday from taxpayer’ under plans to repeal Legacy Act, says think-tank report
Shadow Attorney General Lord Wolfson KC says Labour’s reasonings for planning to repeal the Legacy Act ‘make no sense’ ...
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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 ...
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GERRY ADAMS: Ted Howell: An immeasurable loss
TED Howell was 77 when he died last Friday. On Tuesday we buried him in Milltown Cemetery in the grave of the love of his ...