Yesterday, the Government brought the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023, (Remedial) Order 2025 before the House of Commons.
I wanted to update everyone on an issue of real importance to our veteran community- the Government’s plan to repeal parts of the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act.
I have added my name to a cross-party letter to the Home Secretary, Yvette Cooper, opposing the Government’s proposal to increase shotgun certification fees by 245 per cent.This increase, described in the letter as “exorbitant”, would see licence costs rise by more than four times the rate of inflat