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Irish‑British legacy framework

6 releases from 5 parties, 18 September 2025 to 26 September 2025.

Each party’s website press releases, in order of publication

  1. Legacy framework will be judged on what is passed into law, not what is promised – Kelly

    • Sinn Féin
    • Response to an event

    Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly says families of victims and survivors must be the primary voices on the new legacy framework and that the proposal will be closely scrutinised when published tomorrow, urging that it be judged on what is enacted into law rather than on promises.

    Original release

  2. Victims must be at heart of any new Troubles legacy framework, says Long, welcoming announcement

    • Alliance
    • Response to an event
    • Criticises the uk government or a uk minister

    Alliance Party Leader Naomi Long MLA welcomes the UK and Irish governments' agreed measures on Troubles legacy issues and victims' support, calling for victims to be at the heart of any new framework and for independent oversight and due process. She also says the Irish Government must ensure full…

    Original release

  3. Ulster Unionist Party demands true victim focus from new ‘Legacy’ deal

    • UUP
    • Response to an event
    • Criticises the irish government or an irish minister

    The UUP says the joint British-Irish legacy framework needs close scrutiny, arguing the Irish government must set out working mechanisms, garda unit output, unredacted information and victim support rather than repeat past promises. It also objects to bringing the plan forward without Parliament…

    Original release

  4. Legacy statement from SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP

    • SDLP
    • Response to an event
    • Criticises someone else

    SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP says the UK and Irish Governments' legacy deal is progress but falls short for victims and families, rejecting the closure of inquests and questioning what work has been done to secure disclosure from paramilitary groups.

    Original release

  5. Aontú responds to revised Legacy proposals

    • Aontú
    • Response to an event
    • Criticises the uk government or a uk minister

    Aontú Leader Peadar Tóibín says newly announced legacy arrangements need the backing of all victims and survivors to work, and reserves judgment on delivering transparent justice pending the legislative detail on the disclosure mechanism. Deputy Leader Gemma Brolly calls for bridge-building and…

    Original release

  6. Any attempt to dilute legacy framework will not be accepted – Finucane

    • Sinn Féin
    • Response to an event
    • Criticises the uk government or a uk minister
    • Contains a proposal

    Sinn Féin MP John Finucane says there must be no amnesty or special treatment for British combatants in the legacy framework, urges the UK and Irish governments to clarify the new veteran protections and calls for the legislation to be published promptly for full scrutiny.

    Original release

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