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Northern Ireland: Hopes that new UK government will ditch controversial Legacy Act
Bereaved parents, as well as politicians in Northern Ireland are hopeful that the new UK Labour Government will repeal and replace..
Northern Ireland is a part of the United Kingdom in the north-east of the island of Ireland that is variously described as a country, province or region. Northern Ireland shares an open border to the south and west with the Republic of Ireland. At the 2021 census, its population was 1,903,175, making up around 3% of the UK's population and 27% of the population on the island of Ireland. The Northern Ireland Assembly, established by the Northern Ireland Act 1998, holds responsibility for a range of devolved policy matters, while other areas are reserved for the UK Government. The government of Northern Ireland cooperates with the government of Ireland in several areas under the terms of the Belfast Agreement. The Republic of Ireland also has a consultative role on non-devolved governmental matters through the British–Irish Governmental Conference (BIIG).
Bereaved parents, as well as politicians in Northern Ireland are hopeful that the new UK Labour Government will repeal and replace..
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has met with the leaders of Northern Ireland in Stormont. Alongside his Northern Ireland Secretary..