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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
By Grinne N. Aodha

Kemi Badenoch blames ‘very young people’ on team after Bloody Sunday clip

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch speaks to the media during a campaign visit to Bexley on 2 May 2026 - (Getty)

Kemi Badenoch has issued an apology after footage depicting Bloody Sunday was used in a social media clip criticising a proposed bill on Northern Ireland legacy issues.

The Conservative minister stated that she did not personally approve the video, attributing its release to “very young people”. The controversial clip, posted on Mrs Badenoch’s social media channels on Tuesday, argued that a Labour Bill would “drag” Troubles veterans back to court.

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