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Victims' Families Demand MI5 Accountability Under Hillsborough Law

1/6/2026

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Families of five victims from the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing urge the Prime Minister to ensure MI5 is fully accountable under Hillsborough Law.
They say MI5 failed to prevent the attack and gave false information during the public inquiry.
Hillsborough Law would require officials to be truthful in investigations, including those involving intelligence agencies.
Campaign director Pete Weatherby said government negotiations are disappointing and MI5's candor worsens the families' suffering.

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Families of five victims from the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing urge the Prime Minister to ensure MI5 is fully accountable under Hillsborough Law.
They say MI5 failed to prevent the attack and gave false information during the public inquiry.
Hillsborough Law would require officials to be truthful in investigations, including those involving intelligence agencies.
Campaign director Pete Weatherby said government negotiations are disappointing and MI5's candor worsens the families' suffering.