Reopening investigations into Brit soldiers during the Troubles is hell for heroes and will cost millions
Hundreds of ex-soldiers will be targeted in this politically motivated witch hunt - an outrageous pursuit of our military heroes
THERE’S nothing to be gained in re-opening the deep wounds of Northern Ireland’s Troubles, dragging our veterans through hell in the process.
The British and Irish Governments established the Historical Investigations Unit at Stormont in 2014 to look into outstanding criminal cases from the Troubles.
It has now emerged the PSNI are re-investigating all 302 killings by British security forces during 30 years of conflict in Northern Ireland.
This politically motivated witch hunt pushed by Sinn Fein politicians will target hundreds of ex-soldiers, many of whom are now in their 60s and 70s.
Earlier this year Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon described the perverse Iraq Historic Allegations Team inquiries as “deeply unfair”, and promised to introduce a time limit after which no new cases could be brought.
Instead, a new — more outrageous — pursuit of our military heroes has begun, which will cost the taxpayer millions.
More than 80 IRA terrorists walked free under the terms of the Good Friday Agreement, and the alleged killers of Lord Mountbatten were secretly awarded protection from prosecution.
It is unforgiveable that our veterans should be dragged before investigators years after cases were closed and terrorists freed or given immunity in the name of peace.
The Government should intervene and end this absurd witch hunt immediately.
The Brex twits
THE full list of MPs lining up to halt Brexit is now there for all voters to see.
Yesterday, the PM challenged the Commons to accept the triggering of Article 50 next March.
In doing so she exposed the collection of Lib Dem nonentities, looney Labourites and meddling SNPs ready to defy the public’s clear wish on June 23.
Let’s show these remainers the contempt they deserve.
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