Keighley MP Robbie Moore has voted against the Government’s carry-over motion on the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill, warning it risks unfairly exposing veterans to legal challenges decades after their service.
The vote took place on Monday 27 April 2026, with Mr Moore supporting plans to scrap the legislation and introduce a more balanced approach that protects veterans while maintaining stability in Northern Ireland.
Mr Moore’s vote comes amid concern that the Bill risks reopening deeply sensitive legacy issues while exposing veterans to prolonged and potentially vexatious legal claims, decades after their service.
Conservative Party Leader Kemi Badenoch has made clear that, if returned to Government, the Conservatives will repeal the legislation and bring forward an alternative that supports long-term stability in Northern Ireland while ensuring fairness for those who served.
Mr Moore said his position had been informed by conversations with veterans across Keighley and the wider constituency, many of whom continue to play an active role in local community life.
Robbie Moore MP said:
“I voted against this Bill because it risks reopening old wounds and placing unfair legal burdens on those who served our country.Since becoming MP, I have met many veterans across Keighley who continue to contribute so much to our community, including those involved in local Armed Forces and Veterans Breakfast Clubs. They deserve our respect and our protection and not the threat of being drawn back into legal proceedings decades later. That is why I support the Conservatives’ commitment to scrap this legislation and replace it with a fairer, more balanced approach.”
