Former Minister Criticizes UK's Troubles Legacy Bill and Defence Plan
A former minister has stated that the UK's Troubles legacy bill is 'unfit for purpose.' This criticism comes alongside a separate assessment that the UK's defense plan is underfunded and outdated, according to Al Carns after his resignation.
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Troubles' legacy bill 'unfit for purpose' says ex-minister
Al Carns cited his opposition to the bill as one of the reasons why he quit the government on Thursday.
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Former armed forces minister, who quit hours after John Healey, heavily hints he would run for Labour leadership UK politics live – latest updates Al Carns has delivered a withering assessment of the government’s defence plans after quitting as defence minister, accusing ministers of not spending enough money on the military and spending it on the wrong weapons. Carns quit the government on Thursday night, hours after the resignation of his boss, John Healey, after a protracted row over the...
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