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Burnham condemns Sunak, protests unfair compensation, vows Hillsborough Law

5/19/2026

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Andy Burnham called the new compensation rules a “divide and rule” tactic that separates families by age.
He condemned Prime Minister Rishi Sunak for announcing the 2024 election days after the May 2024 Infected Blood Inquiry report.
Families protested the 50 percent uplift that only benefits parents of children under 18, leaving about 89 percent of bereaved families excluded.
Burnham pledged to push for a full Hillsborough Law during his Makerfield by-election campaign.

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Andy Burnham called the new compensation rules a “divide and rule” tactic that separates families by age.
He condemned Prime Minister Rishi Sunak for announcing the 2024 election days after the May 2024 Infected Blood Inquiry report.
Families protested the 50 percent uplift that only benefits parents of children under 18, leaving about 89 percent of bereaved families excluded.
Burnham pledged to push for a full Hillsborough Law during his Makerfield by-election campaign.