Families mark 35th anniversary of Hillsborough disaster with minute's silence ... trends now
A minute's silence will be held in Liverpool later to remember the 97 people who were killed in the Hillsborough disaster 35 years ago today.
Men, women and children were crushed during an FA Cup semi-final match between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest at the Hillsborough Stadium in Sheffield in 1989.
A jury concluded in 2016 that the victims were unlawfully killed and said a catalogue of errors by police and ambulance services contributed to their deaths.
South Yorkshire Police built a narrative of lies to evade responsibility for its failures and instead blamed Liverpool fans for the disaster.
A minute's silence will be held at Exchange Flags near Liverpool Town Hall at 15.06 this afternoon, the time the match was halted 35 years ago. A bell will then toll 97 times to pay tribute to each victim.
Today, the Hillsborough Survivors Support Alliance, a support group for victims, said: 'We will never forget what we saw that day. And we will never forget the 97 children, women and men who didn't make it home, and what their families went through.
'To the families, survivors, and anyone affected, be kind to yourself and those around you today.'
A minute's silence will be held in Liverpool later to remember the 97 people who were killed in the Hillsborough disaster 35 years ago today. Above: Fan Dave Roland pictured sitting on the Leppings Lane terrace at the Hillsborough Stadium with his head in his hands after the disaster. He died from coronavirus in 2020
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said: 'Today on the 35th anniversary of Hillsborough, I'll be thinking about those lost, their families, and their enduring courage and determination to pursue justice.
'Making the Hillsborough Law a reality would be a priority of my Labour government.'
Last year the Government opted not to introduce a Hillsborough Law that has been called for by campaigners.
The law would include a legal duty of candour on public authorities and officials to tell the truth and proactively cooperate with official investigations and inquiries.
A Liverpool FC statement posted on X read: 'Our thoughts today, as always, are with all those affected by the tragedy at Hillsborough and the 97 fans who will never be forgotten. You’ll Never Walk Alone.'
A statement on Nottingham Forest's account on X said: 'Today we remember those who tragically lost their lives in the Hillsborough disaster 35 years ago.
'The thoughts of everyone at Nottingham Forest are with all those who have been affected'.
Kim Johnson, Labour MP for Liverpool Riverside wrote on X: 'We do not forget the 97 unlawfully killed Liverpool fans, their families, the survivors and all those affected by the Hillsborough
