‘Starmer accused of Mandelson cover up’ and ‘Time for Strait talking’
The number of criticisms of the prime minister has increased, with the Sunday Express saying Sir Keir was accused of “betraying” Northern Ireland veterans over Labour’s plans to repeal the Inheritance Act. The controversial clause, which protects ex-servicemen from prosecution for Troubles-era crimes, has already been found to be illegal and has been opposed by Northern Ireland parties and victims’ groups. The newspaper quotes a former SAS colonel as saying that while the Prime Minister is “clinging to Europe”, veterans are being “pushed to the brink”.
