POLITICSJul 14 · 19:52 UTCPOLITICO RSSBy Annabelle Dickson

Burnham: New law strikes at 'cover-up culture' over soccer disaster

Andy Burnham, soon-to-be new British Prime Minister, highlighted a proposed Hillsborough law aimed at ending 'cover-up culture' following the 1989 stadium disaster where 97 Liverpool fans died. The law, which imposes a duty of candor on public officials, was approved by MPs and will proceed to the House of Lords for further scrutiny.

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