The hon. Gentleman is absolutely right. All the parties in Northern Ireland oppose the Bill, and that is respected. I will speak later about the 25 years that have elapsed in which other and better ideas that might have brought happiness could have been implemented. We talk about Tony Blair, his Government and the 1998 agreement, which everybody recognises is a huge piece of work. Jonathan Powell, who had a huge part to play in that, endorses these plans. What, therefore, would the shadow Secretary of State say to Jonathan Powell?
Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Johnny Mercer
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 29 June 2022.
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Committee of the Whole House (HC) on Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill.
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