Government pulls amendment to Hillsborough law after backlash

Proposed change relating to spies was criticised by campaigners and MPs as allowing an opt-out for senior officials

The government has pulled an amendment to its proposed Hillsborough law amid concerns from campaigners and MPs that the legislation was being watered down and had become a car crash" for the government.

The public office (accountability) bill aims to force public officials and contractors to tell the truth after disasters.