- Sir Keir Starmer has reaffirmed his commitment to implementing a comprehensive Hillsborough Law, ensuring a "duty of candour applies to all public servants".
- The Labour leader's pledge comes on the 37th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster, which claimed the lives of 97 Liverpool football fans.
- The proposed Public Office (Accountability) Bill aims to compel public officials to be truthful during inquiries but has stalled over potential exemptions for intelligence agencies.
- Ian Byrne, Labour MP for Liverpool West Derby, challenged Sir Keir during Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday to rule out any "carve out" for security services.
- Sir Keir reiterated his dedication to working with families to get the Bill right and ensure the duty of candour applies universally, with the government expecting the Bill to return to Parliament soon.
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