Starmer vows to repeal Troubles legacy act in first meeting with Irish PM

PM and taoisech Simon Harris seek reset in UK-Irish relations on eve of UK-hosted European Political Community summit

Keir Starmer has pledged to repeal the controversial Legacy Act, which offered immunity to Troubles-era crimes in Northern Ireland, and discussed replacement legislation with the Irish prime minister during a wide-ranging discussion over dinner at Chequers on Wednesday night.

In December the Irish government began a legal challenge against the UK government over the act, introduced by the Conservatives, which was opposed by all five main parties in Northern Ireland, action that is now likely to be abandoned.