Hillsborough Law set to be approved by MPs before summer break
Hillsborough survivor Ian Byrne, who led the parliamentary campaign for the legislation, told the BBC: “I am absolutely delighted, and above all relieved, that we have finally secured the Hillsborough Act.
“This is a lasting legacy for the 97 people, the survivors, the grieving families, and all those who have suffered and been denied truth and justice at the hands of the state.”
Sources close to the discussions said Andy Burnham, the likely next prime minister and a long-time supporter of the Hillsborough families and survivors, was helping to persuade ministers to allow the bill to go ahead without the changes campaigners feared.
But Sir Keir Starmer is also understood to be keen to secure a deal before leaving office, with a personal promise to relatives of some of the Hillsborough victims that he will enforce the law as prime minister.
Campaigner Jenni Hicks, whose two young daughters Sarah and Victoria died in love, thanked the Prime Minister.
He told the BBC: “I have asked Keir Starmer to make this his legacy as prime minister, not only for the 97 victims of Hillsborough, the survivors and their families, but also to ensure accountability for all victims of state malpractice.
“I want to thank Keir Starmer for finally listening and doing the right thing, which is long overdue.”
