The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland made a statement today on the trial of "Soldier F".

Whatever the wrongs committed on that day, I asked if the Secretary of State understands that it beggars belief that a former IRA man can, in his old age, be lolling on a sofa, despite all his torturing, kneecapping and executions.

I am thinking of Captain Nairac, who was abducted, tortured and killed; his perpetrators were never brought to justice.

Does the Secretary of State realise that this whole process is deeply wounding to the morale of the British Army?

He can take refuge in independent prosecution, but he can give his own opinion and say that it is surely time that Northern Ireland moves on into a better age.

See my Question here:

It is wrong that former terrorists can sit at home lolling on their sofas while the threat of independent prosecution hangs over retired British soldiers. pic.twitter.com/CTlkptRJOI

— Sir Edward Leigh MP (@EdwardLeighGB) November 3, 2025