Spy opt-out in Hillsborough Law amendment ‘too broad’, northern mayors warn

Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham (left) and mayor of Liverpool City Region Steve Rotheram released a joint statement (PA) - (PA Archive)

The mayors of Liverpool and Manchester have called on the Government to withdraw an amendment to the Hillsborough Law that “creates too broad an opt-out” for the security services.

Liverpool City Region mayor Steve Rotheram and Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham said the amendment “risks undermining the spirit of the legislation”.