Lockerbie victim's father calls on government to make one crucial move

Lockerbie victim's father calls on government to make one crucial moveDr Jim Swire's daughter Flora was killed in the 1988 terrorist bombing and has claimed official documents were not released due to the UK "slavishly following instructions" from the USCommentsNewsAnders Anglesey News Reporter18:10, 06 Apr 2026View 5 ImagesDr Jim Swire has called on the government to release official documents (Image: PA)The father of one of the Lockerbie bombing victims has called on the UK government to release official documents linked to the tragedy.‌Dr Jim Swire's daughter Flora was one of those killed in the 1988 terrorist attack and has vowed to spend his remaining years aiding those fighting "in the interests of truth."‌He said the reason for certain official documents continuing to be withheld from public view was due to the fact that Britain had been "slavishly following instructions" from the US.‌Dr Swire has long called on successive UK governments to release its files on Lockerbie and today described such an act as an "act of amnesty" towards the relatives and friends of those killed. Last year actor Colin Firth portrayed him in the 2025 Sky/Peacock limited series 'Lockerbie: A Search for Truth.'READ MORE: Bafta TV nominations sees Stephen Graham takeover but huge stars snubbedREAD MORE: Lockerbie suitcase in landmark DNA test that may finally put 'bomb maker' behind barsView 5 ImagesDr Swire has long campaigned for greater transparency(Image: PA)Dr Swire told Scotland on Sunday that although he did not think he would live long enough to see their release, the files could not be withheld indefinitely. Dr Swire also revealed he is working to establish an archive of his files, documents and research relating to Lockerbie that he hoped will be based in Scotland.‌Flora, 23, was one of 243 passengers on board the Boeing 747 who were killed along with 16 members of crew as it flew over Scotland en-rou...