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Veterans Bill Stalls in Parliament | Belfast News
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A Conservative MP, Lincoln Jopp, pushed a controversial bill aimed at halting new investigations into Northern Ireland veterans—requiring near-Supreme Court-level evidence to launch any probe. Designed to end what critics see as punitive scrutiny, the bill faced a rushed parliamentary debate due to scheduling chaos, leaving Jopp just 15 minutes to speak after earlier bills consumed time. He accused Labour whips of tactical delays, noting veterans had waited since 9:30 AM and expressed frustration over the lack of government input. With no minister able to respond before the 2:30 PM deadline, the bill’s fate now rests on future government support, set for reconsideration on September 11th.
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