Hilary Benn

Hilary Benn

Labour — Leeds South

Speaking in the House of Commons on 27 April 2026

Debate

Northern Ireland Troubles Bill (Carry-over)

Contribution

That is self-evidently the case, because the protections that I just read out, which the Government have put in this legislation, would not exist. That is a powerful argument why the Bill should carry over.

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