Keir Starmer Backs Down Over Hillsborough Law Changes After Backlash

Keir Starmer has been accused of wanting to water down the legislation.

Keir Starmer has backed down over plans to change the Hillsborough Law following a backlash by MPs and campaigners.

The government had been due to move an amendment to the legislation on Monday which critics said would have watered it down to protect members of the intelligence services.

The aim of the new law, which was promised in Labour’s 2024 election manifesto, is to end cover-ups by public bodies in...