Keir Starmer looking at 'every conceivable way' to avoid compensating Gerry Adams

Kemi Badenoch suggested Keir Starmer’s government would ‘write a cheque’ to Gerry Adams. File Picture: Liam McBurney/PA

Keir Starmer has said he is looking at “every conceivable way” to stop former Troubles internees such as Gerry Adams from seeking compensation.

The British prime minister was responding to criticism of his government’s proposed repeal of legislation that had put a stop to such civil claims.