Liverpool and Greater Manchester mayors call for Hillsborough Law amendment to be dropped
A debate on the legislation is due to take place in the House of Commons on Monday
Last updated 19th Jan 2026
The mayors of Greater Manchester and the Liverpool City Region are calling for the government to drop an amendment to the Hillsborough Law.
Andy Burnham and Steve Rotheram say potential security service changes undermine the spirit of the legislation.
There's due to be a debate in the House of Commons on Monday 19th January 2025.
The mayors have published a statement on social media.
The government's previously insisted it's got the balance right when it comes to the new law.
In a statement published on Thursday 15th January 2025, a government spokesperson said: "We are bringing in a landmark piece of legislation putting a legal duty on officials to respond openly and honestly when things go wrong.
"This would not have been possible without the tireless campaigning from victims and families who have lost loved ones and we are determined to make this Bill a lasting legacy to the decades they have called for change.
"We have listened to their concerns on how the duty of candour will apply to the security services and we will continue to work with them to make the Bill as strong as it can possibly be, while never compromising on national security."