Tory MPs urge Theresa May to drop plans to investigate Northern Ireland military veterans

There has been outrage over potential legal action against soldiers for events linked to the Troubles.

Tory MPs urge Theresa May to drop plans to investigate Northern Ireland military veterans
Tue, 23 Oct, 2018 - 21:41

Dozens of Tory MPs have reportedly written a letter to the British Prime Minister calling on her to drop plans to investigate Northern Ireland military veterans.

There has been outrage over potential legal action against soldiers for events linked to the Troubles.

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