Gerry Adams, Government

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 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".
Government could cap internee compensation at £1 to avoid big ‘payday’ for Gerry Adams
A Government source has suggested compensation for Troubles internees could be capped at £1 after a right-wing think tank claimed Gerry Adams could be in for a “taxpayer-funded payday”.
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
Gerry Adams in line for 'pay day' if Legacy Act repealed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.
Starmer to pay damages to Gerry Adams
Gerry Adams is in line for taxpayer-funded compensation because of Sir Keir Starmer’s human rights plans, senior peers have warned.
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.
Why is Gerry Adams in line for a ‘pay day from the taxpayer’ if Legacy Act repealed?
Why is Gerry Adams in line for a ‘pay day from the taxpayer’ if Legacy Act repealed? BBC NI Crime and Justice Correspondent Julian O'Neill explains.
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Why has controversy erupted in the UK 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 ...
IRA victims brand Starmer’s Gerry Adams damages payout decision ‘offensive’
Forgotten victims’ say repealing Troubles legislation would be ‘perverse’ and ‘destabilise reconciliation within the legacy’ ...
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 ...
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
IN the scale of its treachery and incompetence, Sir Keir Starmer’s Government is turning out to be worse than even the ...
The Nolan Show - Why is Gerry Adams in line for a ‘pay day from the taxpayer’ if Legacy Act repealed? - BBC Sounds
Why is Gerry Adams in line for a ‘pay day from the taxpayer’ if Legacy Act repealed?
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 ...
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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 ...