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.
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".
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.
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Gerry Adams in line for 'pay day' if Legacy Act repealed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.
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
Starmer to pay damages to Gerry Adams
Outcry from peers and IRA bomb victims as PM’s decision to repeal Troubles legislation means former Sinn Fein leader is in line for payout
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
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.
‘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
Sir Keir Starmer said on Wednesday the Government would look at ‘every conceivable way’ to stop these claimants receiving ...
Fury as ex-Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams in line for PAYOUT for being held during The Troubles under new Labour law
EX-SINN Fein leader Gerry Adams is in line for compensation — after Labour lifted a ban on Troubles damages. The former ...
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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 ...