On the recordJuly 6, 2026
The communities consistently pointed out that the current scheme penalises those who died before the compensation scheme came into force.
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Clive Efford
Labour Party
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independent.co.ukEditor's note · Context
Critique of the compensation scheme's treatment of deceased victims.
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