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Jonathan McCambridge

HISTORICAL FACTS: Government to consider ruling in response to calls to name stakeknife | History Defined

Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn has welcomed a Supreme Court ruling on a Troubles case (Stefan Rousseau/PA) - (PA Wire)

The Government has said it will consider how a Supreme Court ruling over a Troubles death is relevant to calls for it to reveal the identity of the agent Stakeknife.

Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn said the ruling on Wednesday had “wide-ranging implications”.

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