Lawyers representing the Birmingham pub bombings families are continuing to push for Hillsborough-style funding for the forthcoming inquest.
It follows an announcement made in the House of Commons that one application for funding has now been granted, and there is a possibility that a second may be.
The names of the 21 victims of the Birmingham Pub Bombings were read aloud in Parliament this evening as MPs insisted that the families of those who died should receive sufficient legal aid for fresh inquests. Yardley MP Jess Phillips led the House of Commons debate on the matter. The relatives been told that one of their applications for aid has been successful, but they are seeking advice on other applications.
Lawyers representing the Birmingham pub bombings families are continuing to push for Hillsborough-style funding for the forthcoming inquest.
Families of the victims of the Birmingham pub bombings have one request for funding granted just days before the first legal proceedings.
Diane Abbott, the Shadow Home Secretary, and Richard Burgon, the Shadow Justice Secretary, have written to the Government.