SPORTS Secretary Andy Burnham carried a clear message from Anfield to the Cabinet as it met in Scotland yesterday.
And the Prime Minister and Cabinet colleagues agreed to explore lifting the 30-year restriction on secret documents after a plea from Liverpool-born Mr Burnham.
It could mean key organisations – including South Yorkshire Police, Yorkshire Ambulance Service, South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service and even the Home Office – revealing all information still under wraps.
The full trawl of documents would determine whether there should be a further inquiry into crucial, unanswered questions.
The Cabinet agreement to hold “further discussions” delighted Mr Burnham, who raised the issue after experiencing the full anger of Hillsborough mourners who vented their frustration at Wednesday’s service.
It is also a victory for Garston MP Maria Eagle, who has consistently accused South Yorkshire Police of “a conspiracy to cover up” its responsibility for the tragedy.
Earlier this week, Meredydd Hughes, South Yorkshire’s chief constable, promised to make available all documents “not subject to legal privilege” – but the ministers believe this does not go far enough.
