Chris Bryant denies UK pandering to Irish government on Troubles law

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 20 Oct, 16:38 · Archive

Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Bryant has rejected claims the UK is pandering to the Irish government over draft Troubles legislation.

Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Bryant has rejected suggestions that the UK is 'pandering to' or 'appeasing' the Irish government in relation to its draft Troubles law. He insisted that the boundaries of the proposed legislation are not determined by pressure or influence from Dublin.

Bryant's comments address concerns about the scope and terms of the new legislation, though the specific details of those concerns are not outlined in the available reporting.

How it is being reported

• Chris Bryant rejects claims UK ‘pandering’ to Irish government in Troubles lawNorthern Ireland Secretary Sir Chris Bryant has insisted the UK is not “pandering to” or “appeasing” the Irish government with the boundaries of its draft Troubles law.News Letter · 20 Oct, 15:55
• Chris Bryant rejects claims UK ‘pandering’ to Irish government in Troubles lawBelfast Telegraph · 20 Oct, 15:41

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