Article 76ZW5 Hillsborough law symbolises new era as power passes from Starmer to Burnham

Hillsborough law symbolises new era as power passes from Starmer to Burnham

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Pippa Crerar Political editor
from World news | The Guardian on (#76ZW5)

Bill marks a full-circle moment for the PM-in-waiting and encapsulates what he says his government will be about

Andy Burnham has always said he took his first steps out of Westminster in 2009, when he walked out to address furious Liverpool fans at the Kop on the 20th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster.

They chanted Justice for the 96" for a full two minutes before the then culture secretary was able to continue, demonstrating their anger that nobody in public office had been convicted of any offence over the tragedy.

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