Burnham hails Hillsborough law as ‘rewiring of the state’ as MPs approve bill
PM-in-waiting says bill is major step towards securing accountability families had fought for, in rare moment of Labour unity
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MPs approved the Hillsborough law, which imposes a duty of candour on public officials and makes lying or evading during inquiries prosecutable. Andy Burnham hailed it as a "rewiring of the state" that puts decency back at the heart of the British state, calling it a major step towards accountability for the Hillsborough families. The bill, a rare moment of Labour unity, is set to be a key legacy of Keir Starmer's government.