Keir Starmer holds ‘constructive’ call with Taoiseach on Troubles legacy plans

Labour’s plan to repeal a law granting conditional immunity to suspects in cases relating to the Northern Ireland Troubles has drawn opposition from veterans. Picture: Lucy North/PA

Keir Starmer stressed the importance of “consensus” in handling the legacy of the Troubles as he spoke to his Irish counterpart on Friday.

In a phone call with Taoiseach Micheál Martin, the British prime minister had what Downing Street described as a “constructive discussion” on dealing with the legacy of the 30-year conflict in Northern Ireland.