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Solicitors’ watchdog not taking action over Jonathan Reynolds’ LinkedIn page

The solicitors’ watchdog said it was not taking any action after Jonathan Reynolds was accused of misrepresenting his legal career. The Business Secretary had been accused of describing himself as a solicitor on several occasions – on his LinkedIn ...

19 Feb 2025 at 16:47

Hillsborough campaign not over until law on statute books – victim’s daughter

A campaigner whose father died in the Hillsborough disaster has warned MPs that she “will be watching” when they debate a law named in honour of the victims. Campaigner Charlotte Hennessy said their “input hasn’t ended just because” the ...

28 Sept 2025 at 13:48

State failed Hillsborough victims and families, PM says as he brings in Bill

The British state failed the victims of the Hillsborough disaster and their families, Sir Keir Starmer has said, adding those who died were “unlawfully killed”. The Prime Minister paid tribute to the families who had campaigned for the ...

03 Nov 2025 at 22:28

Hillsborough Law amendment pulled amid fears over opt-out for spies

The Government has pulled an amendment to its proposed Hillsborough Law amid concerns from campaigners and MPs that the duty of candour under the legislation was being watered down. The law – officially the Public Office ...

18 Jan 2026 at 17:47

Government pulls Hillsborough Law spy amendment after backlash

The Government has pulled an amendment to its Hillsborough Law amid concerns that intelligence agencies could use it to avoid being bound by the proposed duty of candour. It also withdrew the legislation from Monday’s ...

18 Jan 2026 at 23:37

Starmer ‘wants to get balance right’ on Hillsborough Law after amendment pulled

Sir Keir Starmer has said he wants to “get the balance right” on the proposed Hillsborough Law, after an amendment was pulled at the eleventh hour over concerns it could provide a get-out clause for spies. The ...

19 Jan 2026 at 21:04

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