Keir Starmer confronted by Hillsborough survivor after Arne Slot criticism over new law

Keir Starmer confronted by Hillsborough survivor MP after Arne Slot hits outKeir Starmer was confronted by Liverpool West Derby MP Ian Byrne over the long-awaited Hillsborough Law after club boss Arne Slot said he was surprised it is not in place alreadyCommentsNewsDave Burke Political Correspondent 13:30, 15 Apr 2026Updated 13:43, 15 Apr 2026PM confronted over Hillsborough Law on anniversary of tragedyKeir Starmer has been confronted over the long-awaited Hillsborough Law on the anniversary of the tragedy which claimed 97 lives.‌Progress on the long-awaited legislation, designed to prevent state cover-ups, has stalled due to a row about whether spies should be included. Liverpool West Derby MP Ian Byrne, who was among the fans at Hillsborough Stadium in 1989 when the fatal crush unfolded during an FA Cup semi-final, called on the PM to deliver legislation "worthy of the name".‌It comes after current Liverpool manager Arne Slot said he is surprised the law is not on the statute books already. In an emotional exchange at PMQs, Mr Byrne said: "As the Prime Minister said, 37 days today, 97 innocent children, women and men went to a football match and were unlawfully killed at the hands of a corrupt state.‌"I was at Hillsborough, and I was one of the lucky ones who survived and walked away. As parliamentary leader to the Hillsborough Law, I stand here with a huge sense of obligation to the 97.READ MORE: Donald Trump threatens UK and lashes out at 'sad' state of special relationshipREAD MORE: Rachel Reeves hits out at Donald Trump Iran war 'folly' hitting UK familiesView 3 ImagesLiverpool West Derby MP Ian Byrne confronted Mr Starmer at PMQs"All the families, including my constituent Debbie Matthews (whose brother Brian died), every survivor and every victim of a state cover up..." He welcomed reports of a breakthrough, but went on: "We've heard this before."‌He continued: "Prime Minister this is your...