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Hillsborough Campaigners Criticize Starmer for Broken Promise

First article: 23 mar. 2026, 19:07 | Last update: 23 mar. 2026, 19:07 | 1 source | 1 article

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Campaigners for justice for the victims of the Hillsborough disaster have voiced strong criticism of Labour leader Keir Starmer, accusing him of betraying a promise to introduce a specific law related to the tragedy. The campaigners feel let down by the unfulfilled commitment, viewing it as a personal insult to the long-fought battle for accountability. The incident has reignited debate surrounding the Hillsborough disaster and the ongoing pursuit of justice for the victims and their families.

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The Guardian 23 mar. 2026, 19:07 (2 hours ago)

Hillsborough campaigners accuse Starmer of ‘insult’ after failing to introduce promised law

Government sources said new amendment to bill being worked on that would ensure duty of candour applies to individuals working for security servicesFamilies whose relatives were killed in disasters and who have suffered state injustice have written to Keir Starmer, accusing the government of an “insult” for failing to introduce the promised Hillsborough law in this session of parliament.Labour has promised for almost a decade to implement the law, which will impose a “duty of candour” on the pol

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