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New Hillsborough Law Seeks Accountability for MPs and Agencies

1/15/2026

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Labour MP Luke Myer proposed an amendment to the Public Office (Accountability) Bill, creating the Hillsborough Law to ban MPs from lying.
The proposal aims to ensure MPs are not above the law and has drawn cross-party support.
Families of Manchester Arena bombing victims say the law should also apply to MI5, MI6, and GCHQ.
The government says it aims to balance accountability with national security.

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Story summary

Labour MP Luke Myer proposed an amendment to the Public Office (Accountability) Bill, creating the Hillsborough Law to ban MPs from lying.
The proposal aims to ensure MPs are not above the law and has drawn cross-party support.
Families of Manchester Arena bombing victims say the law should also apply to MI5, MI6, and GCHQ.
The government says it aims to balance accountability with national security.