The Conservative Party has issued an apology for a controversial social media video that sparked outrage due to its inclusion of footage related to Bloody Sunday. Kemi Badenoch, a prominent figure in the party, shared the video criticizing the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill before deleting it following a strong backlash. The video featured archival clips of British soldiers along with criticism of the bill.

Bloody Sunday, a tragic event also known as the Bogside Massacre, occurred in Derry, Northern Ireland, in 1972. British troops fired upon protestors, resulting in the deaths of 13 individuals and injuries to 26 others.

One of the clips in the video was identified as footage from Bloody Sunday by Foyle MP Colum Eastwood, who condemned its use as disrespectful and offensive. Eastwood criticized the video for prioritizing British soldiers over the victims and survivors who have long sought truth and justice for their loved ones.

Responding to the controversy, a Conservative spokesperson expressed regret over the video’s content and confirmed its removal. The party acknowledged the inappropriate use of the footage and pledged not to repeat such actions.

In the video, Kemi Badenoch criticized the Labour Party’s stance on the Troubles Bill, warning that it could subject elderly veterans to renewed legal battles. She stated that the Conservative Party would oppose the legislation and aim to repeal it in the future, encouraging support for a petition against the Bill.

The Northern Ireland Troubles Bill aimed to replace the Legacy Act introduced by the previous Conservative government, ending the immunity scheme that had been deemed unlawful by the courts.

In a previous development, former Conservative Prime Minister David Cameron apologized to the families of the victims of Bloody Sunday following the findings of the Saville Inquiry that exonerated all those killed during the civil rights march.

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