Two years ago today, evil was given a new name and a terrifying new face. On that day, the absolute worst of humanity collided with pure innocence at a Taylor Swift themed dance and yoga class for little girls. .

Today I am back in London for the Covid Inquiry as the report on Procurement will be published. Unfortunately some of the report will remain secret while we all wait for the NCA to complete its (6 year?) investigation into Medpro. A reminder of some of the key points:

1/3 In February 2014 Kye and Nicole suffered every parents worst nightmare when their lovely little boy Zane died. That was just the start of an unimaginable battle to fight to expose the truth of what happened. www.gov.uk/government/n...

Non-Statutory Inquiry into death of Zane Gbangbola to be established

Inquiry will assess how public services worked during the incident and the treatment of his family

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1/3 Today I am back in London for the opening of Phase 2 of the Southport Inquiry. The focus will now move from what happened in Southport to the much wider issue of what to do about Violence Fixated Individuals - get used to hearing about VFIs over the next few months.

1/4 Yesterday saw another important step forward in the DES Justice UK campaign with a very late adjournment debate. It was encouraging to see MPs come together to share stories from their constituents who have been affected by DES.

Diethylstilbestrol: Intergenerational Impact - Hansard - UK Parliament

Hansard record of the item : ' Diethylstilbestrol: Intergenerational Impact' on Monday 29 June 2026.

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1/4 Nine years ago today, evil was visited upon us. In some twisted act of revenge, cowards chose to attack not the people in power, but innocents attending a pop concert. Whatever they hoped to achieve that day, they didn't count on the British spirit.

I am back at the Covid Inquiry for the publication of the Module 4 Report on Vaccines and Therapeutics. We hope the relative successes in vaccines will not mask the catastrophic failures in therapeutics.

37 years since the avoidable Hillsborough disaster that claimed 97 innocent lives and impacted many thousands more. Another anniversary when the bereaved should be able to remember their lost loved ones peacefully yet they are having to spend it fighting yet another Government.

Yesterday our team attended at Anfield to visit the Candour and Communities exhibition by the Centre for Peoples Justice.

Video 2 on recommendations made by the Covid Inquiry in its report on the impact of the pandemic on our healthcare systems.

A 70 year cover up. A scandal so shocking, so pervasive throughout the decades. It’s time for the full truth to come out. @atomiclabrats.bsky.social @stepurse.bsky.social #TruthJusticeAccountability @hillsboroughlawnow.bsky.social

Rebecca Long-Bailey@rebeccalongbailey.com · 4mo ago

I secured a debate on the injustice faced by nuclear test veterans. For decades they and their families have suffered while being told there was no risk. New evidence uncovered by Susie Fleetstreetfox Boniface shows risk was real and was concealed for decades (1/2) www.facebook.com/reel/4442484...

33 years since my town was attacked and my world view changed forever. 33 years and no one has ever been convicted or held accountable. But the contribution made to the peace process was without doubt, the greatest achievement and must have saved countless lives.

1/3 Today I am back in London on the Covid Inquiry. The long awaited report on Module 3 – the impact of Covid-19 on the healthcare systems of the UK – will be published.

1/9 David and Goliath. Battle of the underdog. Speaking truth to power. Power of the people. All spring to mind. Last week saw two momentous events. Firstly, the conclusion of the hearings of the Covid Inquiry, the largest Public Inquiry in British history.

1/4 Covid Inquiry Module 10 Day 12 Today the Inquiry will conclude its hearings with closing submissions from 12 Core Participants as follows. Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice UK - Anna Morris KC Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice NI - Peter Wilcock KC

1/4 Covid Inquiry Module 10 Day 11. Today the Inquiry will hear from its final witnesses. It is fitting that it will be 6 bereaved. Margaret Waterton (Scottish Covid Bereaved) Sharon Boswell (Scottish Covid Bereaved) Heather Stewart (Scottish Covid Bereaved)

1/3 Covid Inquiry Module 10 Day 10. Today the Inquiry will hear from 6 witnesses, all of whom lost loved ones to Covid-19 Sam Smith-Higgins (Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice Cymru) Julie Thomas (Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice Cymru)

1/2 Covid Inquiry Module 10 Day 9. Today we will hear from 7 witnesses: Nadine Houghton, Mike Short, Joanne Thomas and John Leach (Trades Union Congress) Sam Royston (UK Commission on Bereavement) Andrew Langford (Cruse) and Fiona Arnott-Barron (Cruse Scotland) attending remotely

1/2 Covid Inquiry Module 10 Day 8. Today the Inquiry will hear from 5 witnesses: Andrew Neilson (Howard League) and Pia Sinha (Prison Reform Trust) Chris Minnoch (Legal Aid Practitioners Group) Charlie Taylor (His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Prisons)

1/3 Covid Inquiry Module 10 Day 7. Today the Inquiry will hear from 8 witnesses: Tim Gutteridge (Shelter), Nicola McCrudden (Homeless Connect) and Ruth Power (Shelter Cymru) attending remotely Peter Matejic (Joseph Rowntree Foundation)

1/2 Covid Inquiry Module 10 Day 6. Today the Inquiry will hear from: Dr Pauline Nolan (Disabled People’s Organisation) Lara Wong (Clinically Vulnerable Families) Daniel Singleton (Faith Action) Francesca Humi (Migrants’ Rights Consortium)

1/3 Covid Inquiry Module 10 Day 5. Today the Inquiry will hear from 4 witnesses: Dr Clare Wenham (Expert in the impact on gender inequalities) Gisela Valle (on behalf of the DA Group)

1/2 Covid Inquiry Module 10 Day 4. Today we will hear from: Dr. Sarah Hughes (on behalf of Mind). We have been granted 2 minutes to ask 1 approved question. Prof. Sarah Stewart-Brown (Centre for Strategy & Evaluation Services). We have 2 minutes to ask 1 approved question.

1/3 Covid Inquiry Module 10 Day 3. Today we will hear from: Prof. David Osborn (Expert in the impact on mental health services for people with severe mental illness) Prof. Sir Michael Marmot and Prof. Clare Bambra (Experts in the impact of health inequalities)

Covid Inquiry Module 10 Day 2. Today we will continue with Opening Submissions by Counsel to the Inquiry followed by Core Participant Opening Submissions. Pete Weatherby KC will making the Opening Submission on behalf of CBFFJ UK. @bjcsolicitors.bsky.social represent @cbffjuk.bsky.social

1/2 Covid Inquiry Module 10 Day 1. Given that the Inquiry decided to exclude the bereaved from Modules 8 and 9, it’s been a while since I posted about the Covid Inquiry. However, we are back here today for Day 1 of Module 10 exploring the impact of the pandemic on society.

1/3 This is absolutely appalling. It has been called one of the most dangerous illegal waste sites in the country. A huge 25,000 tonne dump of rubbish located next to a row of houses and a primary school near Wigan. Toxic fires, rat infested homes and a putrid stench.

Revealed: a rotting illegal waste site belongs to the King’s royal estate

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There are two things you don't want to see get made: laws and sausages. The last few months have been eye opening, the last week has been surprising, the last 48 hours have been whiplash inducing.

Hillsborough Law debate withdrawn after backlash from campaigners and MPs

The government says it will work with campaigners and bereaved families to bring forward amendments when the bill reaches the House of Lords.

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If it’s not worthy of the name Hillsborough Law I will have to vote against it Ian Byrne MP youtu.be/n1uRgyqftAM

BBC Breakfast - Hillsborough Law - 18th January 2026

YouTube video by Ste Purse - Actor Presenter Campaigner

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This is so appreciated! Thank you @charlotte2153.bsky.social

Charlotte Nichols MP@charlotte2153.bsky.social · 7mo ago

I have made clear to my Whip I will be rebelling if this is not resolved ahead of it being put to a vote, which I am holding out hope it will be. I represent some of the Hillsborough families and will not vote for legislation in their name that doesn't have their blessing in its current form.