Keir Starmer urged to 'do the right thing' over Hillsborough Law over fears it could be watered down
Sir Keir Starmer had previously promised to pass the Hillsborough bill by April 15; the 36th anniversary of the disaster in which 97 Liverpool fans lost their lives - but Downing Street this week said “more time” was needed
By Ashley Cowburn Deputy Political Editor and Phil Cardy Senior Reporter, The Mirror
18:19, 15 Apr 2025
Families of the Hillsborough victims have urged Keir Starmer to “do the right thing”, following reports the Hillsborough Law could be “watered down”.
Sir Keir previously promised to pass the bill by April 15; the 36th anniversary of the disaster in which 97 Liverpool fans lost their lives. But Downing Street this week said “more time” was needed to pass the best version of the legislation. Margaret Aspinall, who lost her 18-year-old son James, said a “watered down” version of the law would be of “no use” and the law must be introduced in its “entirety”. She spoke out as hundreds of fans gathered by Anfield’s Hillsborough memorial at 3.06pm to remember those who lost their lives.