Liverpool MP warns over Hillsborough Law direction after delay

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Paula Barker says progress must not be weakened as ministers pause the Bill. The Government insists the duty of candour will apply to all public bodies.

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00:00A Liverpool MP has raised concerns over the direction of the Hillsborough law as the government pauses the bill.

00:08Labour's Paula Barker welcomed the delay but pleaded with the Minister to continue to work with the families

00:14and bring the Hillsborough law back into this House so we can all pass it.

00:19The legislation was removed from the Commons timetable amid concerns intelligence services could avoid a duty of candour.

00:26Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer pledged to get the balance right on the proposed law,

00:32formerly the Public Office Accountability Bill, at a press conference on Monday morning.

00:38MP for West Derby Ian Byrne also welcomed the pause but pressed for a timeline on when the bill will return.

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