Hillsborough Vigil BBC News Special

The vigil is about to get under way behind me. Thousands of people have

already converged on the city centre to remember the 96 who lost their

lives in the Hillsborough disaster on April 15 1989. 27 years ago.

Brought into focus yesterday with the conclusions of the jury at

Warrington coroner's court who sat for two years listening to evidence

and stop they decided that the fans had played no part in the disaster

but the police were to blame. The Ambulance Service were to blame for

their delayed response. The stadium design and maintenance was to blame

but the most complete -- the most important question six, was were the

96 unlawfully killed and the jury's and so was that they were unlawfully

killed. The memorial event here tonight in Liverpool. There will be

more memorials before this. The 96 were unlawfully killed. Truth and

justice. You can see the words on the banners there. The names of all

96 victims will be read out at the memorial event. I will talk to the

former editor of BBC Radio Merseyside who reported on the day.

Or so Neelam Fitzmaurice who is a Hillsborough survivor and was there

on the day. Tell us your memories of that dreadful day. Probably too

horrific to say on TV. It was a nightmare. You go to a football

match and before you know what is happening, you are involved and

right in the middle of a fight for survival. That is what it became. It

became a struggle to maintain your balance, I struggled to stay on my

feet and get out of the crush that you could never imagine, a crush

that was literally squeezing the life out of me and everybody else.

How did you get out? Ie Never really know what happened. During the

course of what was going on, there would be pockets of air that would

open up and allow you to move one way or the other and then close

again. Towards the latter stages, I can only presume that some people in

the tunnel started moving backwards and allowed room in the pen. I

suddenly found myself with a foot or two of room and then it was a case

of trying to get out as quickly as possible. We talk about the 96 and

the families but for the survivors as well, it has been a desperately

difficult to 27 years. How has it been fee you trying to get over that

day? You have what is called survivor guilt. It is part of

post-traumatic stress disorder. Guilt is a horrible thing. When the

newspaper report came out, when the lies were put upon the nation that

we were involved and we were somehow to blame for it, the day I read them

was the day I was going back to Hillsborough for part of my theatre

-- therapy. It was a big trauma and it traumatised me as much as the day

itself and as much as the day. As well as carrying survivor guilt, we

have had to carry the guilt of people thinking it was our fault.

Has that life finally been nailed when it was put to the Jury, were

the fans responsible and they said, "No." Did you think that question

should never have been put to the jury? For me, without being

disrespectful, I was waiting for question seven. I was waiting for it

to unfold. -- I was waking for it to unfold. I was shaking and having

that, having that positive outcome and having the fans not being in any

way to blame was a tremendous lift. It was massively important. We all

knew what was going on and we knew we had nothing to do with it.

Liverpool fans were heroes that day. It means something when you are in

other places and you think you are tarred with this brush. It is a

stigma that you don't want and I hope yesterday really put the file

-- put the final nail in it. When you heard the conclusion that the 96

have been killed unlawfully, it is such a long journey from the

original inquest which said they were killed accidentally. What was

your reaction to that? It was incredible. The fight that they have

had ever since when they have been saying, no, no, no. Doors and walls

have been shirt and put up. You cannot put into words the fight that

these families have gone through. The indignity of it and the

suffering that they have had thrust upon them as parents and family

members and the strength that they have shown. Also the family members

that didn't make it and the survivors that committed suicide.

There are so many avenues to go down. To be here today and see the

unlawful killings is incredible. For it to be put down in black on white

is huge. I feel so much joy the families. Thank you so much for

talking to us with your memories and thoughts. Mick, we have this event

here tonight and we are looking at pictures of the people coming

together from across the city. Everton fans, Liverpool fans and

many other people who aren't interested in football, I'm sure. A

city coming again together. They have been together for the past 30

years or so but it is only on occasions like this when you get the

full benefit and the forward demonstrable vindication of the

results. It is an amazing occasion but the struggle is not over for

many of the families. Neal, survivor of Hillsborough, do you think there

should be prosecutions? Do you think accountability means criminal

prosecutions? It has two. What yesterday has reaffirmed, is that

this is one of the biggest cover-ups in this country's history. It goes

right through the government. Things were set into motion to stop this,

to blame the victims and to take away the blame from where they lay.

Something has to be done about that and people have to and suffer the

amended statements, for the lost documents, for the way it has been

handled. You talk about the cover-up. It was said by Andy

Burnham today that the cover-up continues by South Yorkshire Police

during the inquest and that is why now the South Yorkshire Chief

Constable has been suspended. What is your reaction? Not surprising and

I really hope we get some sort of honesty through this process and

someone can really put a stop to it. West Midlands Police did an

investigation against South Yorkshire Police in the weeks after

Hillsborough. They came to my house and interviewed me on many occasions

and yet nothing was deemed to be wrong. Yet again that was another

failing by one body against another. We have to hope that someone will

put a stop to that. This doesn't just affect Hillsborough, this is

about our justice system. This is about the culture of our country and

if it has happened here, where else has it happened? We have to find out

what happened and correct it. Mick, do you think the families and people

here who are gathering here tonight for this vigil will be pleased with

the news that What did you think? I did not see

that. It does not exist in this city, it is the lowest of the low.

Not surprising at all. It is embarrassing, the indignity they

showed 27 years, they still have no dignity and do not have the guts

properly to say sorry. the chief it did exist and they were

a big part of it. It doesn't surprise any of us. We have these

repercussions 27 years on. South Yorkshire's Chief Constable being

suspended and the sun newspaper embroiled in controversy. It is

interrogative of the fact that the parents never went away. The need

for justice never went away. This is never going to go away. These people

have done something that needs to be addressed and it needs to be

re-addressed. These parents are very strong people. If you pick on one of

us, you pick on all of us and we will not let it go away. This is

fantastic. There are chapters closing and some of the families

will want to get on with their lives. Grandchildren have grown up

under the shadow of it and it is time for them to live again. I can

guarantee you that the wheels are in motion to move to the next phase

which is to bring people to account. How important is an event like this

tonight? Can we call it a celebration? Is that the wrong word?

It is a celebration but not a totally joyous one. There is a lot

of dignity here and that is the main thing. People wanted to make sure

that that cat -- dignity carries through. People will not forget the

96 and that is what is here, this is what tonight is about. It is

dedicated to them and no one in this crowd that you can see behind me

will forget that. What does an event me like to those of you that

survived? It is a hard thing to describe. I love this city and am

very proud of this city. When anything like this happens, people

get together and it is a wonderful spirit. I am proud of each and every

person that you can see in the background. They all played their

part and that is the important thing. This belongs to all of us.

The victory belongs to all of us, the vindication belongs to all of

us. These people have come out and time and time again have shown their

solidarity. It isn't a celebration because we have to remember 96

people died and countless families have suffered. We also have to allow

ourselves a moment to pat ourselves on the back and say, "Well done.".

Well done because so many people would have given up in 27 years. 70

people were told to go away. It never washed with any of them. The

more doors that were shut in their faces, the more they kicked them

open. It is a remarkable tale of strength and never giving up on your

loved ones. It is a tale that should echo around the country. Not just a

Liverpool thing. Liverpool people have incredible solidarity. There is

a lot of one for all and all for one. And taking on the

establishment. The legacy should ring true with everyone in this

country. The little people can stand together and beat the big people. I

know you have to go and be part of the vigil and we were listening now.

We are watching helicopter footage of the Liverpool city centre as this

memorial event gets under way to remember the 96 victims of the

Hillsborough disaster. Knocked accidentally killed as the first

inquests in 1991 declared but in yesterday's jury saying they were

unlawfully killed. The names of all 96 victims will be read out during

this memorial event, a commemoration event. Thousands of people gathering

outside St George 's Hall. The banners on the hall say truth and

justice, which is what the families of the 96 believe they have now

achieved with their long 27 year campaign. Let me bring in the former

editor of BBC Merseyside. We know it is going to be an emotional moment.

This one is different because of that conclusion yesterday. Everyone

is aware of that and it is going out live on the radio. It is a great

occasion and a great coming together. It is great that the rest

of the country can see what the campaign is about. That's solidarity

is in the potential of everybody. You were talking about how the

perceptions have changed over the years. Sometimes people haven't

thought the best of Liverpool, let's be honest. Now perhaps the

recognition that there is something about this city and the families of

the 96, that they wouldn't take no for an answer. They will fight until

they knew what was the truth. We can remember the headlines from the 80s,

the self pity city. I remember going to away games in Everton and people

would say things and see things. I remember painting on bridges which

were criticising the fans. You don't get that now. You don't get it as

much. That will be not the case. This city, its confidence was hit

after this. We were leave it there because we were listening as it gets

under way. I don't need to tell any of you that

on the 15th of April 1980 nine, 96 Liverpool supporters tragically lost

their lives at the FA Cup semifinal between Liverpool and Nottingham

Forest at Hillsborough. -- 19 89. Today, the city of Liverpool again

gathers to remember those who lost their lives and to support their

families. This city is here, this city is here to show it solidarity

and to mark the outcome of a further step in this historic and defining

moment in the city's history. The Hillsborough families will now be

led out by the Mayor of Liverpool, Joe Anderson, and Lord Mayor.

The last few families are now coming out. Can we give them another round

of applause. APPLAUSE. One thing this really shows, 96 died

but the effect on all these families, all these relatives, all

of you. Today's events will start with 96

representatives from Liverpool and Everton football club's. Laying a

single red rose to commemorate each of the 96 lives lost.

APPLAUSE. # There are places I

remember all my life... We were just seeing 96 young people

from Liverpool football club Academy and the Everton football club

Academy and the Everton preschool coming out with roses to lay them in

front of those lanterns each representing the 96 who lost their

lives at Hillsborough 27 years ago. The 15th of April 1989. 96 people

who went to a football match and as the jury in Warrington decided

yesterday, were unlawfully killed. Truth and justice, you can see the

message proclaimed on St George 's Hall. As we watch this vigil, this

memorial event for the 96 and the families who came out, onto the

steps of Saint Georges Hall. Being given a rapturous round of applause.

The mayor of Liverpool, Joe Anderson.

Blame the council for the heating being turned off! Let me start by

saying thank you for turning out tonight, it means so much to all the

families. Let me start by what today and yesterday is all about, that is

to say a huge thank you to the families who won yesterday a

tremendous battle. APPLAUSE. On behalf of your loved ones, and on

behalf of our city, you fought for the values of truth and justice. And

our city pays tribute to your dignity, your tenacity, your

determination never to give up. You are an inspiration and not only to

our city, but to everyone fighting against injustice. Three and a half

years ago I spoke at a vigil here on these steps when the truth was

revealed by the Hillsborough Independent Panel. The truth was

that your loved ones died by the incompetence of those in charge. And

then a disgracefully tried, the whole establishment, to create a

conspiracy that laid the blame at the door of our fans. But the truth

has triumphed. And a jury in accord of law has said yes, your loved ones

were unlawfully killed and the fans were not to blame.

APPLAUSE. The families of the 96 and the ovary

-- 800 fans who were injured and our city which was tarnished, yesterday

gave us what we have known for 27 years, the truth and Justice for top

-- and justice. I want to take this opportunity as Andy Burnham has,

Steve Robin Haase, the Home Secretary, but by Minister, to say

thank you, a heartfelt thank you to the jury for their dedication over

the past two years. -- the Prime Minister. Add to the fantastically

good teams who have been working with the families over the last few

years. For too long the families were met with the wall of silence

from the powerful. The fans were made to carry the blame for the

tragedy. While the gutter press were happy to spew their while on the

memories of the dead. -- while. Yesterday the wall of lies was

finally torn down. APPLAUSE.

On the 15th of April, 1989, we watched distraught as the tragedy

unfolded on our TV screens. And then of course the establishment plotted

to create the biggest cover-up in British history. The second

Hillsborough tragedy, a campaign of lies and smears and deceit against

the fans and against our city. As people may die on the pitch the lies

began. As the city mourned, the knives came out. The fan selected so

heroically on the day would be accused of pickpocketing from the

dead and attacking the police, under the headline, the truth. The real

truth came out yesterday. And of course what do we find, 27

years on, 27 years after those awful lies, the Murdoch newspapers did not

even bother to put Hillsborough on the front pages today. Can you

believe it? Half of the world media has been here for the last two days

and every other national newspaper rightly put Hillsborough on their

front pages today. But Murdoch's lackeys did not think it was

important enough and even now today, they are denying the fans, the

people of our city, the spotlight that they truly deserve. And denying

the gravity of the injustice of Hillsborough, even now they insult

and disrespect the city and the families of the 96. But there is one

thing I want them to do, one simple task today. It is about decency. For

god sake, sack Kelvin MacKenzie. Sack the man who is a disgrace to

journalism and a disgrace to the human race.

APPLAUSE. But let's be clear, he was not the

only one. In 2004 the editor of the Spectator magazine, a man called

Boris, branded Liverpool as city of victims and blame drunken fans for

Hillsborough. We were called self pity city. That tag stuck and shamed

our city. Let me tell Boris and the watching media and the world, this

is not a self city, this is a self gritty city. Full of true, honest

grit. It is in our DNA. To fight against injustice at every

opportunity. Something that we are proud of. Now we wait, now we have

the truth, we wait for the Justice and accountability. Yesterday I

spoke to the Home Secretary and said to him how important it was that the

criminal proceedings be left alone to continue a thorough review of

this new verdict. So that no stone is left unturned and the guilty have

no place to hide. APPLAUSE.

Those individuals that were behind not one but two tragedies must be

brought to book. And let me mention South Yorkshire Police. They have

made their value is clear time and again. A police force that is

institutionally corrupt. That lacks any morals or integrity. Empty

apologies were given in 2012 when their black deeds and propaganda was

exposed. They still put the families through hell over the last two years

and they should be ashamed of themselves.

The verdict yesterday could not be more clear. The weight of evidence

was overwhelming and they saw through the lies in answer to

question six, are you satisfied, are you sure that those who died in the

disaster were unlawfully killed, the answer, yes. In answer to question

seven, was there any behaviour on the part of the football supporters

which contributed or caused a dangerous situation at Leppings

Lane. The answer was no. You, the families, have changed the

history of this city and this country for evermore. Never has our

city been more proud of you and what you have achieved and what you have

done. In this city we know the meaning of the word solidarity,

loyalty, compassion, courage and resilience. Our hearts are filled

with pride for what you have achieved as families. You are a

symbol for all of those who continue to fight for truth and justice. The

city stands alongside you today as we have for the past 27 years. You

fought against the might of an establishment determined to cover-up

the callous conspiracy. You were knocked down by successive

governments and you did not give up. You were tormented by failed

enquiries, you did not give up. You were shamed by a hostile press with

scurrilous lies, you did not give up. You were not meant to succeed,

but you did not give up. The obstacles put in your way only makes

your achievements all the more heroic. You either very of our city.

-- you are the very best of our city. You fought against and

overturned the biggest miscarriage of justice this country has ever

seen. In grief you took strength from each other and conducted your

fight for truth and justice with determination and dignity. Supported

by the people of this great city. United in grief, united in love and

support. 27 years ago I laid flowers and a scarf at Anfield with my wife

and family and again last night we laid flowers and scarves. A city

United and able to be at peace at last. For the families who suffered

so much for so long you have seen your loved ones finally exonerated

in court. And now may they finally rest in peace.

APPLAUSE. On behalf of the city and the people of Liverpool, I pay

tribute to all that you have endured and all that you have one. The truth

and Justice has finally prevailed. God bless you and thanks to you.

APPLAUSE. Now pray silence because prayers

will now be offered by the Archbishop of full the most Reverend

Malcolm McMahon and the Dean of Liverpool the Very Reverend Pete

Wilcox. Friends I bring you greetings from the Bishop of

Liverpool who is in New York on Church business but he wanted me to

assure you of the continued prayers of the Anglican community during the

coming days and on his behalf I would like to read this statement.

As we take in the news this week and consider our reactions we must not

lose sight of what is most important. At the heart of this

story are the 96 people who lost their lives and countless more

people who've their lives and their heartbroken. We honour the families

and those who have supported them over the years. We honour those who

have stood for a truth and justice. This remains fundamentally a story

of loss, grief and pain, that story will continue because the pain

continues. But now whatever the future might hold, we really can

walk on with hope in our hearts. And with new confidence. As Christians

we do so trusting that the God of all love and strength walks

alongside us. There is the statement of the Bishop. I also bring you

greetings from Liverpool Cathedral where it has been a privilege to

share some of this journey over the past 27 years, from the time of the

earliest memorial services in the days of Bishop David Shepherd, to

the time of the Hillsborough Independent Panel disclosures in the

days of Bishop James Jones. As Dean of Liverpool I walk every day past

our own Hillsborough Memorial carved into the paving stones of our great

cathedral south front. So we share with you the feelings of relief and

of vindication which have taken too long to secure and we share if not a

sense of closure, at least the sense that closure is nearer today than it

was two days ago. Now it is my honour to lead you in prayer. Let us

pray. O God of all power, wisdom and love,

source of all truth and justice to whom each one will one day render an

account, book with mercy we pray on the children of this city and region

and especially on the family and friends of the 96. As we acknowledge

all those whose support has finally brought us to this day, so now we

ask you, heal the deep wounds of the past, give us thankful hearts for

the present-day. And grant us great hope for a better future in Jesus

Christ our Lord, and then. -- are men.

-- amen. In the grip of grief and loss the

people of Liverpool came together to seek the truth about those who

suddenly and unjustly died at Hillsborough all those years ago.

The defiance of the families of the 96 has cemented the bond between

communities in our city. And I'm proud that our communities, those of

faith and those who have none, have become a people who have walked with

those on this journey seeking the truth. Our identity has been

enhanced by this struggle for justice that has united us as

citizens of this city at a very deep level. As people of this city we now

share an even deeper bond of friendship and enjoy a greater sense

of community. Justice never comes cheap. But nobody would have

expected it to take over a quarter of a century for the light of truth

to shine on this dark episode in our nation 's history. We are all aware

of the prolonged suffering of the families who refused to be crushed

by indifference, denials, and false accusations. They inspired us to

live our lives with an even greater self-respect. We are proud of those

who carried on this fight, even when the battle seemed to be lost. Our

task now is to remain in the truth. As we called to account those

responsible for their actions we must not be vengeful. But follow the

example of the dignity that has characterised the families of the

victims over the last years. We must be mindful of those who were at

Hillsborough and survived but still experience the guilt and trauma that

accompanies those who survived tragedy of this order. We should be

proud of the achievement of the people in calling the justice system

of our country to account. This will never be the same again. What will

happen now will improve the lot of future pupils who seek justice in

our nation. -- people. On behalf of the Catholic people of Liverpool I

would like to thank the coroner and the jurors for the careful

consideration of the evidence at all whose work has led to the conclusion

of the inquest into the death of the 96. I hope that the acknowledgement

that those who died were unlawfully killed will bring comfort to the

families and the survivors and that justice will now be done for all who

died. May they rest in peace. To be forever remembered in the hearts and

minds. And may they rest in peace to be

forever remembered in the hearts and minds of the people of Liverpool. So

let us pray. Almighty and every living God, and knew we place our

trust and hope for top deceit and on truth can have no part with you. You

guide everything with wisdom and love. Here are the prayers that we

offer for those who died at Hillsborough that they may be with

you in a place of peace and light. And may your love gently wipe the

tears from our eyes and remove the fear from our hearts. May the love

and peace of our Lord Jesus Christ bless us and consult us. Look also

with favour upon the families of the 96 and those who will grieve the

loss of their loved ones until their dying day. The present to them Lord

so they may feel the warmth of your love every day.

We thank you for the integrity and wisdom of those who conduct the

inquests. And for the jury who put their lives on hold for two years so

that others may know the truth and find serenity.

By the integrity of those around us may truth be preserved and justice.

Keep us Lord from future injustices and allow our leaders to strive for

what is right and just. Grant that these, the fruit of justice and

charity, may rein in the hearts of every family here in Liverpool and

in every nation throughout the world. Through Christ our Lord.

Amen. APPLAUSE.

Kenny Dalglish will now read a version of footprints.

Footprints. One night I dream I woke together with my Lord, walked across

the shore. I saw my life pass by in scenes, each told a little more. I

noticed as I walked two sets of foot and in the sand. Together walking

side-by-side as if walking hand-in-hand. But then in other

scenes I looked and saw not to but one. One set of foot winds all

alone. Somewhere had my Lord gone. You promised Lord you would be with

me in trauma and despair. You promised that you would care. So

where were you, Lord, when I needed you. The Lord just looked and paused

and said, at those times you seemed to walk alone, I carried you, my

child. I will never leave you or forsake you. In other words, you

will never walk alone. Daniel Louise Thomas will now seeing

abide with me. Abide with me; fast

falls the eventide; The darkness deepens;

Lord, with me abide; When other helpers fail

and comforts flee, Help of the helpless,

oh, abide with me. Hold Thou Thy cross

before my closing eyes; Shine through the gloom

and point me to the skies; Heav'n's morning breaks,

and earth's vain shadows flee; In life, in death,

O Lord, abide with me. Now, the names of the 96 so

tragically lost on the 15th of April 1989 will now be read by Maria

Eagle, Derek Twigg, the Right Honourable Andy Burnham and Steve

Rotherham, member of Parliament. Thank you. John Alfred Anderson.

Colin Mark Ashcroft. James Gary Aspinall. Kester Roger Marcus Ball.

Gerard Bernard Patrick Baron. Simon Bell. Barry Sidney Bennett. David

John Benson. David William Birtle. Tony Bland. Paul David Brady. Andrew

Mark Brookes. Carl Brown. David Steven Brown. Henry Thomas Burke.

Peter Andrew Burkett. Paul William Carlile. Raymond Thomas Chapman.

Gary Christopher Church. Joseph Clark. Paul Clark. Gary Collins.

Stephen Paul Copoc. Tracey Elizabeth Cox.

James Philip Delaney. Christopher Barry Devonside. Christopher

Edwards. Vincent Michael Fitzsimmons. Thomas Steven Fox.

Jon-Paul Gilhooley. Barry Glover. Ian Thomas Glover. Derrick George

Godwin. Roy Harry Hamilton. Philip Hammond. Eric Hankin. Gary Harrison.

Stephen Francis Harrison. Peter Andrew Harrison. David Hawley. James

Robert Hennessy. Paul Anthony Hewitson. Carl Darren Hewitt. Sarah

Louise Hicks. Victoria Jane Hicks. Gordon Rodney Horn. Arthur Horrocks.

Thomas Howard. Thomas Anthony Howard. Eric George Hughes. Alan

Johnston. Christine Anne Jones. Gary Philip Jones. Richard Jones.

Nicholas Peter Joynes. Andrew Peter Kelly. Michael David Kelly. Carl

David Lewis. David William Mather. Brian Christopher Matthews. Francis

Joseph McAllister. John McBrien. Marian Hazel McCabe. Joseph Daniel

McCarthy. Peter McDonnell. Alan McGlone. Keith McGrath. Paul Brian

Murray. Lee Nicol. Stephen Francis O'Neill. Jonathon Owens.

William Roy Pemberton. Carl William Rimmer. Dave George Rimmer. Graham

John Roberts. Steven Joseph Robinson. Henry Charles Rogers.

Colin Andrew Hugh William Sefton. Inger Shah. Paula Ann Smith. Adam

Edward Spearritt. Philip John Steele. David Leonard Thomas.

Patrick John Thompson. Peter Reuben Thompson. Stuart Paul William

Thompson. Peter Francis Tootle. Christopher James Traynor. Martin

Kevin Traynor. Kevin Tyrrell Hatton. Colin Wafer. Ian David Whelan.

Martin Kenneth Wild. Kevin Daniel Williams. Graham John Wright. Rest

in peace. Justice for the 96. APPLAUSE.

I would like to apologise for the helicopter. Now we will have a poem.

The city appreciates the fantastic campaigning by the Liverpool Echo

over the past 27 years, supporting the Hillsborough families in the

fight for truth and justice. This is Liverpool by Carroll Ann

Duffy. The cathedral bell tolls could never tell. Nor the live birds

mute in their stones spell. Or the Mersey, those seagulls Wayne Gould,

cursed overhead in no language for the dead. Not the raw red throats of

the cop keening or the cop's words. not the clock, slow handclapping

the coroner's deadline, or the memo to Thatcher,

or the tabloid headline... But fathers told of their

daughters; the names of sons on the lips of their mothers

like prayers; lost ones honoured for bitter years

by orphan, cousin, wife - not a matter of

football, but of life. Over this great city,

light after long dark; Truth, the sweet silver

song of the lark." Please welcome Margaret Aspinall.

APPLAUSE. Can I just say, it you have all sung

just as per the 96 for 27 years and we have proud of what you have done

to help us to get where we are today. I would like to add it is not

just justice for the 96, it is justice for our fans, our survivors

and our city who were there that day. People have asked me, even the

families, have you got a script? No, but I will say what I am going to

say today, that it is going to be the truth, truth, truth. Not lies,

lies, lies that we have heard that 27 years. It has been a hard 27

years but I will tell you this. When we were sitting in them courts for

the past two years and listened to the same lies to blame our fans for

being drunk, ticketless, late, that tells me the system that we have got

in this country needs to be changed. APPLAUSE. I am not scared to say

this but this system itself, the police force of South Yorkshire

ought to be a saint of themselves and hang their heads in shame. --

ashamed of themselves. They put their families through hell and

torture for all of these years. Along the way we have lost an awful

lot of our families. They so many that have died and not even seen or

justice yesterday. That saddens me that we will make sure that the

people pay the price at whatever way, with accountability for what

they caused this city, these people and our families and our fans.

APPLAUSE. I know I should not be standing here being political that I

am glad to say that Andy Burnham stood in the house along with his

colleagues, Theresa May, Steve Rotherham, Maria Eagle, Derek Twigg

and Andy did a really good job today. He demanded... What I have

been told, I will second what Andy is asking for. It is nice to know at

least now we have started on the right track when somebody has been

suspended from South Yorkshire Police. APPLAUSE. Let us hope that

is only the beginning of what is going to be done because all of you

alongside all of us have had 27 years of sleepless nights. Let us

hope they are getting bears now. It from now. -- it starts from now. I

would like to say to all of you, this has not just been about the

families, it has not just been about the 96. It has not just been averse,

the families that have achieved anything, we have done this together

because we are from Merseyside. We have shown this country how you

change a system that is so morally wrong, it took the Scousers yet

again and again and again and we will do it and we will finish. I

tell all of you now what we have got to do for the first time in 27

years. We have had a jury who listened, listened to everything

that went on and I thank that Jury for what it had done yesterday.

Exonerated all of us. But on behalf of all of these families, we would

like to thank so much all of you and all we can do for all of you was get

the truth, get them the blame for what they've done wrong. Getting our

fans exonerated, completely, completely, completely. I am proud

to be a Scouser and BA amongst everyone of you because make me

proud and all of the 96 will make me proud. I am going political. I have

to stop this. Thank you all so much everything you have done for all of

us the 27 years. Thank you so much. Thank you.

Now, please welcome to the stage, Charlotte Hennessy.

I would like to speak on behalf of the 22 families. The conclusions the

jury returned yesterday represent a major stage in the 27 year struggle

for truth, justice and accountability by the families of

the 96 who died at Hillsborough. We remember not only our loved ones who

died at Hillsborough but also the many family members who fought for

new inquests but did not live to see this day. The jury's findings

represent a devastating verdict on all the institutions who were

involved in the disaster and whose failures before and on the day

contributed to the worst ever loss of life at a football match in

Europe. The jury of South Yorkshire Police mainly responsible for the

disaster. -- the jury found South Yorkshire Police mainly responsible

for the disaster. The jury also held Sheffield Wednesday, their

engineers, Sheffield Council and the South Yorkshire Ambulance Service

responsible for their parts in the disaster. Of huge importance, the

jury also put to bed the wicked lies told by the police and media about

you, the fans and you were not to blame. We started to get truth. We

achieve some justice and now it is time the consequence and

accountability. APPLAUSE. Firstly, the Chief Constable of

South Yorkshire Police must be sacked for ruining the lives of the

past in this inquest. In 2012 he accepted polices -- responsibility.

Not only for the disaster but that the cover-up. He then said, "Senior

officers told disgraceful lies and they had changed statements to avoid

responsibility and blame the fans." He apologised to the families and

fans but then in these inquests, his lawyers again blamed the fans and

allowed the senior officers to deny the cover-up. He should be sacked. I

am glad to see he has been suspended and I hope the investigation of his

conduct is conducted with the integrity which he and his force

denied us for 27 years. Secondly, the Chief Executive of the

Ambulance Service who instructed his lawyers to deny that they had done

anything wrong and disgracefully pretend that all the 96 were beyond

help before medical help could be got, he too should be sacked.

Thirdly, the government should bring in new laws to stop public

authorities from misleading courts and enquiries and finally the

criminal investigations must be brought to their conclusions as soon

as possible. A huge amount of evidence came out in the inquests.

Now we should move into the criminal courts. It is now time for those who

caused such loss of life and those who disgracefully lied and lied

again to face their own day of reckoning in court. Only when these

consequences are followed can the 96 truly rest. APPLAUSE. Our next

speaker is Sheila Coleman. Hope and humanity. That is what this

Fifa justice has brought to our society. -- hope for justice. On

behalf of the Hillsborough Justice campaign, I would like to applaud

the tenacity of families who never gave up hope and who kept a

fundamental humanity in spite of being treated so appallingly in the

face of lies, cover-ups and consider us as. -- conspiracies. They held

their heads high and remained hopeful that a fundamental goodness

would one day prevail in people and the dead would get what they

deserved. Justice is a big word. I am not too sure I know what it means

any more. I used to think I did. But what I have seen is goodness in

people. I saw survivors and we knows survivors who sacrificed their own

needs and trauma to take part in the fight for their 96 dead fellow fans.

I applaud them and I stand here... I stand here and say on behalf of the

Justice campaign, that we will continue to help you in any way we

can. We owe you that much. But most of all, we owe it to you. This city

has shown what can be achieved when people stand united.

As a campaign we would never have survived without your support

because what you did was not only supporting us on practical levels

but by the sheer volume of your support, you spread the word, not

just nationally but to foreign shores. Ensuring that we had

worldwide support will stop we thank the support. People from right

across the world who have supported us in a fight for justice. APPLAUSE.

I think all of us in this city are slightly taller than we were on

Monday. I think we all grew a few inches yesterday and our heads held

even higher. You have every right to hold your heads up high because as a

city we showed people how to do it. We showed what can be achieved and

we never gave up hope. We are thankful that the jury returned

those verdicts yesterday. They said what we have been saying for 27

years. They did pick on the wrong city. There is a banner over there

that says it. Nothing is true. They picked on the wrong city and we

applaud that jury for their ensuring commitment the two years sitting day

after day, listening to lies, but yet again a fundamental goodness

emerged and they saw the goodness and the good true people and they

believed in them and that is what was good. Someone once said, all it

takes for evil to prevail is for good men to do nothing. Well we are

all good men and women. But we didn't do nothing, we did something.

In fact we did a lot. We did take on a hell of a battle, but we were

never phased because we knew we had goodness on our side. We had right

on our side. We also proved that we are many and they are few. I would

like to think that what happens in the future when this goes down in

the annals of history, that we are remembered for this battle but we

are also remembered that bringing about a better society where those

values of honesty, truth and justice means something. Because they are

sadly lacking in the society of today.

Hold your heads up high. I applaud you. You make me proud to be from

this fair city. Thank you. Justice for the 96. APPLAUSE.

Please welcome to the stage Danny Corton.

In September 2012 my sister and Williams stood here and stated her

son Kevin was killed accidentally. He was unlawfully killed. Now at

last the truth is out. Truth is such a small world -- word with such

meaning especially to the families, survivors, supporters and this great

city. Emotions are confused at this time, believed that the inquests are

finished but sad it does not bring back our loved ones. It has been 27

years since that terrible day. We must not forget in that time many

other family members who passed away. Not able to be here to see the

results of their fight for justice. To mention just a few. John Glover.

Kerry Bergen. Maureen Church. George Wright. And of course my sister Anne

Williams. APPLAUSE. She fought so hard with courage and

tenacity for our 96 loved ones and survivors. We strongly believe that

without the survivors and supporters organising themselves and helping

the injured on that day, many more could have been taken from us. Quite

rightly the Home Secretary recognised their efforts in the

House of Commons today. We owe a big thank you to those survivors and

supporters especially those witnesses who had the courage to

give evidence in court on our behalf. Reliving that terrible day.

APPLAUSE. I would also like to thank our legal

team who have supported Anne for many years and dealt with us with

such care, compassion, professionalism, above and beyond

the requirements of the legal team. APPLAUSE.

We hope with the findings of these inquests that lessons have been

learned by all the authorities involved in the disaster. Although

many clubs and authorities have made health, safety and welfare

improvements, since 1989, we would like to remind them that without the

fans, football clubs would not survive.

As a result of these inquests the reputation of the police and some

public authorities has been damaged. Especially when in 2012 after the

Hillsborough Independent Panel report, the South Yorks police and

Ambulance Service publicly apologised and accepted full

responsibility for the deaths of the 96 but when it comes to the inquest

in 2014 in front of a jury, they fought tooth and nail to blame the

fans again. Further prolonging the agony of the families and survivors.

The police and these authorities need to seriously consider how

they're going to repair their reputations to gain public

confidence and trust. And we how important that is and without that

trust and public corporation, they would not be able to function. We

would also like, we would also hope because of these inquests, the

welfare not only of football fans but fans gather in large numbers for

any event will be taken very seriously to prevent the disaster

like this ever happening again. If lives are saved by the lessons

learned from these inquests, we can take small comfort in knowing our

loved ones were not taken from us in vain. APPLAUSE.

God bless them. May they all rest in peace now. They will never walk

alone. Thank you. APPLAUSE.

And now closing remarks from the Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson.

Apologies for the helicopter flying above. That was journalist from the

Sun newspaper, that is the closest that we will let them to our city.

It could take a wobbly two or three hours for me to go through to thank

use but I've want to thank our city team, the staff of the council who

help organise today and the events over the last few days. -- probably

two or three hours. There are many hundreds of people, community

groups, communities that have helped the campaign and the families over

27 years. And probably it would take me two hours to thank them. You know

who you are. Equally there are a lot of people against this city and

against the families and we know who you are. 27 years ago this city was

flooded in tears. Tears of grief. Today our city is flooded with a

different type of tears of relief. Tears of relief that 96 innocent

people can now rest in peace and tears for 96 families who can now be

at peace. The 96 and their families will

never, ever be forgotten in this city. The eternal flame will always

burn bright in our hearts and in the memories of our city. I want to

thank you all personally for being here tonight and showing the true

spirit of the great city of Liverpool. APPLAUSE.

I would also ask you to bear with me because the next part is going to be

extremely difficult. It is extremely difficult for me as I ask you to

join in a song with words I'm not too familiar with. But I'm sure you

will help me along. So please, reds and blues, our city, let's join

together with the magnificent sense of sound and sing together you will

never walk alone. Truth and justice! # And don't be afraid

of the dark # At the end of the

storm is a golden sky # And the sweet silver

song of the lark # Though your dreams

be tossed and blown # Walk on, walk on,

with hope in your heart # Walk on, walk on,

with hope in your heart # You'll never walk,

you'll never walk alone! Ladies and gentlemen. I would like

to tell you that Andy Burnham sang that song!

And we have it on film, ladies and gentlemen! I want to thank you all

very much indeed on behalf of everyone here for coming to this

extraordinary event. There will be an opportunity until the end of the

week to lay flowers if you wish or leave scarves if you wish to. That

will be possible until the end of the week. Please be safe returning

home. Thank you very much, ladies and gentlemen.

You have been watching extraordinarily emotional scenes

here in Liverpool at St George's Hall. That vigil, that memorial

event to remember the 96 who lost their lives in the Hillsborough

disaster 27 years ago. And to the jury in Warrington concluded

yesterday had been unlawfully killed. And extraordinary rendition

there of you will never walk alone by the thousands who have gathered

here, the Liverpool anthem followed by a chant of justice for the 96.

When I was outside the coroner 's court in Warrington yesterday that

was exactly what the bereaved families came out of the court and

sang, in that order, you will never walk alone, memorably, outside a

coroner 's Court followed by the chant of justice for the 96. It is a

beautiful evening, April sunshine. Rain had been forecast that it held

off and thousands and thousands of people from across Liverpool and

across Merseyside came for this vigil, this memorial event that is

different really and has been different from all the other

memorial event that there have been for the 96 because now a jury has

declared that they were unlawfully killed. With all the implications

that that brings and we have already seen this evening one of those

implications, the suspension of the Chief Constable of the South

Yorkshire Police. After a speech by Andy Burnham, the Labour MP, the

Shadow Home Secretary in the House of Commons earlier today saying the

position of the Chief Constable of the South Yorkshire Police was

untenable because he had sanctioned what Andy Burnham calls the

continuation of the police cover-up during the two years inquest in

Warrington. There was anger in the speeches that we heard at this

event. There was huge passion as you would expect. There was also a sense

of victory and that this city, Liverpool, has achieved a victory.

This was the moment that the families, the bereaved families at

the beginning of the event tonight came out onto the steps of St

George's Hall. Two huge, rapturous applause from the thousands gathered

here. And who saluted the bravery and the courage and the dignity and

determination of those families, those loved ones, who for 27 years

not only have endured terrible, unspeakable grief, but who have

fought for in the words proclaimed on St George's Hall, for the truth

and justice. And who believe that they have now achieved it with those

jury findings yesterday in Warrington. Of course many of the

families say they want more, they want criminal charges, they want

prosecutions to be brought against those they believe were responsible

for the disaster. Whether it be individuals or organisations. So

there was anger but of course poignant memories. And tributes to

the 96. And young representatives of both Everton football club and

Liverpool football club came out with roses, out onto the steps to

lay roses, red roses, a red rose for each of the 96. You can see them in

blue and red because this is a city that has come together and its unity

and solidarity symbolised by those two great football clubs, rivals of

course in the sporting arena, huge rivals, and yet when it comes to the

question of Hillsborough, completely united. And those young

representatives from those academies, the Everton Academy and

Liverpool Academy, and the Everton free as well, they came out and laid

a red rose for each of the 96. Next to the lanterns that had been there

with red candles inside, 96 red candles burning. In memory of the

victims. And you just hearing their bad people can continue to come to

St George's Hall to lay flowers and to leave scarves, football scarves,

until the end of the week. In memory of the 96 who lost their lives. What

we also heard during this event, a series of MPs weeding out the names

of the 96. -- weeding out. Another powerful moment. -- reading out.

Tony Bland. Paul David Brady.

Andrew Mark Brooks. Karl Brown. David Stephen Brown.

Henry Thomas Burke. Thomas Stephen Fox.

John Paul Gilhooly. Paul Anthony Hewitson. Just two of

those MPs, Andy Burnham and Maria Eagle, who have campaigned along

with the Hillsborough campaigners for the findings that we finally got

yesterday from the jury in Warrington. And some powerful

speeches during the memorial vigil. Not least from the Mayor of

Liverpool Joe Anderson who said that truth and justice in his words have

finally prevail. Let's listen to what he had to say.

Let me start by saying thank you for turning out tonight, it means so

much to all the families. Let me start by what today and yesterday is

all about, that is to say a huge thank you to the families who

yesterday won a tremendous battle. On behalf of your loved ones and on

behalf of our city, you fought for the values of truth and justice. And

our city pays tribute to your dignity your tenacity, your

determination never to give up. You are an inspiration not only to our

city but to everyone fighting against injustice.

Three and a half years ago I spoke at a vigil here on the steps when

the truth was revealed by the Hillsborough Independent Panel. The

truth was that your loved ones died by the incompetence of those in

charge. And then they disgracefully tried, the whole establishment, to

create a conspiracy which laid the blame at the door of our fans. But

the truth has triumphed. And a jury in accord of law has said yes your

loved ones were unlawfully killed and no, the fans were not to blame.

Joe Anderson, the Mayor of Liverpool, and he had an angry

denunciation once again of the Sun newspaper in particular, he was

saying that the gutter press had been happy to spread its bile. But

he said that the wall of lies had been torn down. Those who came to

the event in their thousands at St George's Hall also heard from Kenny

Dalglish, the great Liverpool legend. As a player and manager. He

was the manager of the team on that fateful day, April the 1989, when

Liverpool were playing in that semifinal, that FA Cup semifinal

against Nottingham Forest. And like all the players he was traumatised

really by what happened that day. This is what he had to say at St

George's Hall this evening. One might I dream I walked together

with my Lord across the shore. I saw my life pass by in scenes. Each told

a little more. I noticed as I walked two sets of foot and is in the sand.

Together walking side-by-side as if walking hand-in-hand. But then in

other scenes I looked and saw not to but one. One set of footprints all

alone. Where had my Lord gone. You promised, Lord, you would be with me

in trauma and despair. You promised you would care. So where were you,

Lord, when I needed you. The Lord just looked and paused and said, at

those times you seemed to walk alone, I carried you, my child. I

will never leave you or forsake you. In other words, you will never walk

alone. Kenny Dalglish there, the former

Liverpool manager who was at Hillsborough with the team that day.

Of course the families, the bereaved families where there and for them

all of this has been an enormously emotional moment. Margaret Aspinall

was amongst those who has fought for so long and so hard, over 27 years.

Her son James was just 18 years old when he died at the Hillsborough

stadium. This is what she had to say at St George's Hall.

Can I just say, you have all sung justice for the 96 for 27 years

and we are proud of what you have done to help us to get

I would like to add it is not just justice for the 96,

it is justice for our fans, our survivors and our city

People have asked me, even the families,

Not lies, lies, lies that we have heard for 27 years.

It has been a hard 27 years but I will tell you this.

When we were sitting in them courts for the past two years and listened

to the same lies to blame our fans for being drunk, ticketless, late,

that tells me the system that we have got in this country

I am not scared to say this but this system itself,

the police force of South Yorkshire ought to be ashamed

of themselves and hang their heads in shame.

They put the families through hell and torture for all of these years.

Along the way we have lost an awful lot of our families.

There's so many that have died and not even seen

That saddens me that we will make sure that the people pay

the price whatever way, with accountability

for what they caused this city, these people and our families

I know I should not be standing here being political but I am glad

to say that Andy Burnham stood in the House of Commons along

with his colleagues, Theresa May, Steve Rotherham,

Maria Eagle, Derek Twigg and Andy did a really good job today.

What I have been told, I will second what Andy

It is nice to know at least now we have started on the right track

when somebody has been suspended from South Yorkshire Police.

Let us hope that is only the beginning of what is going to be

done because all of you alongside all of us have had 27 years

Let us hope they are getting theirs now.

noun her sun died in the disaster and has campaigned over the last 27

years. Let us talk to two people who have suffered a huge loss in the

disaster. It was your brother Gordon that died on Monday. Denise, you are

at the memorial event here. In a way, a celebration of the jury's

findings yesterday. Definitely sharing it with the supporters and

the city. We couldn't have done it. What did it mean to see so many

thousands of people here? It is a personal way of saying thank you.

That is the only way we can say it back to them. There is too many

people to go around and say it. We will be here forever you more. To

stand up there and to acknowledge them for what they have done. To

share our celebration with the fans. Bobby, did you think you would reach

this stage in the dark days when the campaign seemed to be going nowhere?

Now you have this decision by a jury of unlawful killing. No, but we

shoot -- no, but we shouldn't have to wait two years. We are looking at

two years but it is too long. We have to watch what we say. We have

come so far. If the government can push it on a little bit quicker,

more than happy. This is Liverpool. This is our home. What happened in

Warrington, at the end of the day, the acknowledgement of the jury,

something electric. It is a shame the cameras were not there to see

it. It has never been done before. Coming here, the celebration before,

this is the one I yearn for. We can -- we cannot thank Liverpool people

enough. Without them, we wouldn't be here. It goes further. Hillsborough

is not just football. It goes on. It has cracked families. It has

affected so many people. A fantastic day there. Appreciate everyone. The

decision by the jury yesterday, the fans had nothing to do with the

disaster. I know some of the families didn't want my question to

be put to the jury. It was put to the jury and they said unanimously

that the fans have nothing to do with it. What did that mean to you?

Fantastic. He threw enough mark. If we were in the wrong, I would hold

my hand up. The lies and the lies. You criticise Russia. Here you have

to watch the contempt is. There is that many lies thrown at us. All the

court cases we have had and turned back, then we get called whingers.

You could see people coming off you. The truth is -- truth always hurts.

Denise, this was not only a victory celebration but also a memorial for

the 96 including Gordon who was 20 when he died. You can see his

picture there on your shirts. It was quite moving when we saw flowers

being laid for the 96. The names read out and all the lanterns with

the candles. Did you feel that was a fitting memorial? Absolutely. We saw

the families gasp when we walked through those doors because we

didn't expect that many people. When we walked here today, there was

three times as many as 2012. We are seeing pictures of the young

representatives of the Everton and Liverpool. We are a mixed culture.

Again, it is not necessary football, we needed justice for the rest of

the people. Two years is too far. You want to see prosecutions

quicker? Yes please. They have helped us up to now. Go that little

bit further. We need more help. We don't think there will be another

cover-up. I don't trust no one. We have the suspension of the Chief

Constable of South Yorkshire today. I have heard that. Are you pleased

by that? We don't know the full details but heads will roll but we

want the proper heads. Whether the they'll hear here for their heads to

roll, they should still be accountable. It is about

accountability. They have got on with their lives. We haven't. There

is all sorts of problems in families and people don't realise that stop

families are under stress. Do you feel that this campaign which was in

a way against the establishment, that was a raid against you, it was

an important lesson not just the Liverpool but for the whole country

that sometimes if there is a mysteries -- miscarriage of justice,

it can be righted. It might take a long time but it might be righted.

Every door was closed in our face. We carried on. How many doors were

shut in our face? Do Andy and what he did and the lads shouting out for

the 96, we shouldn't have had to have done that. We shouldn't have

had to do this public campaign. Hush, close the door, put it under

the carpet and it might go away. Don't pick on a Scouser. That is the

message from you too. Thank you so much for your time. I thank you for

the coverage. We need it. We hope to stay in the public debate. We have

got the message. We are sorry for your loss. Two of the bereaved

families. There have been so many here. This has been an extraordinary

event here. Thousands of people coming here to remember the 96 who

were unlawfully killed as we now know. To also express what is

essentially for Liverpool a moment of victory, that long campaign that

has lasted more than a quarter of a century has finally come to

fruition. Some of those who campaigned for it didn't live to see

the day that those who did are proud of the role they played in it. It

has been a city united in that campaign and it has finally got what

it believes in the banner on the hall before me, truth and justice.

Back to you in the studio. Many thanks. A very emotional day of

remembrance. David Crompton, has been suspended

over his force's behaviour about the role of the police

throughout the 27 years In Parliament, Labour accused

the police of a cover-up. Our Home Editor Mark

Easton is there now. A city pauses to reflect

and to remember. The 96 were unlawfully killed but

there is also anger here among campaigners who say South Yorkshire

Police dragged out that agony by fighting the truth of it -- every

step of the way. It was extremely upsetting. Frustration doesn't cover

it. I can't explain how angry it makes you feel because you know it

is not the truth. You know it is a pack of lies. This is why they are

so angry. I would wish to apologise... South Yorkshire Police

made this apology in 2012. They said the main cause was the force's

failures. I want to apologise. In between, throughout the two-year

inquest, the force's lawyers suggested noncompliant Liverpool

fans were partly responsible. Millions of pounds of public money

was spent retelling discredited lies against Liverpool supporter. Liars

through slurs around. The Shadow Home Secretary said South Yorkshire

Police had gone back on apology. If the police had chosen to maintain

his apology, this inquest would have been much shorter but they didn't

and they put the families through hell once again. Those who died in

the disaster were unlawfully killed. Yes. Earlier the Home Secretary's

voice cracking. No one should have to endure what the families and

survivors have been through. No one should have to suffer the loss of

their loved ones through such appalling circumstances and no one

should have to fight a year after year, decade after decade in search

of the truth. South Yorkshire Police today issued yet another apology

defending their legal tactics. We have never sought at any stage to

defend the failures of Yorks police or its officers. These failures had

to be put into the context of other factors.

Shortly afterwards, Chief Constable David Crompton was suspended by

South Yorkshire's Police and Crime Commissioner who is standing for

re-election next week. My decision is based on the erosion of public

trust and conference referenced in comments in the House of Commons

this lunchtime along with public calls for the Chief Constable's

resignation from a number of quarters including local MPs.

Pressure is mounting on prosecutors to pursue criminal charges against

police officers and others. Ongoing criminal investigations have

gathered huge amounts of evidence amid allegations South Yorkshire

officers were involved in a cover-up, a plot to smear Liverpool

fans. We know a number of statements were altered. What we are looking at

is why were they altered and who ordered that? Was anyone put under

pressure? There is a way to go before prosecutions and differential

-- despite the unlawful killing announcement yesterday, you can be

sure the Hillsborough campaigners are not giving up now. We have been

watching that moving memorial event here Liverpool city centre to

remember the 96 who died and in some sense, to celebrate what the

campaigners see as the final victory of their long 27-year-old campaign.

Let us talk to Becky. You lost your mother who was there with your

brother. We watched it unfold. What did the event here mean to you? To

be here and here so many powerful speeches? It was incredibly moving

and emotional. I am speechless because the amount of people that

turned up, it was incredible. There was more here than when the report

was published in September 2000 and 12. It was really important that the

ordinary people came out, supported us, showed the support and in turn

we also thank them and showed their gratitude for everything they have

done. Without them we wouldn't have had a second inquest. They deserve

all the recognition and praise. You have campaigned so hard for this.

Did you really think this week was a week where a jury in a court of law

would say that your mother and all the other victims were unlawfully

killed? No, I didn't think I would see that day. We have a track record

of institutions being above accountability in this country. The

case of Hillsborough has exposed that very well. I never thought I

would see this day. If you think it has been almost three decades, it

has been an incredibly long time and a very long and traumatic journey. I

think everybody appreciates that and we appreciate you talking to us. I

know you are tired and cold. Thank you very much for being with us. The

jury ruled yesterday, unlawfully killed. It has been a very emotional

day here in Liverpool. Thousands coming out onto the streets to

remember the 96 and it to congratulate the campaigners for

that 27 year-long campaign to get justice. That to you.