This petition was submitted during the 2015–2017 Conservative government

Rejected petition We ask that the knighthood of Sir Bernard Ingham be removed.

In light of the recent verdict of the Hillsborough disaster Inquest, determining that the 96 Liverpool fans who died as a result were unlawfully killed, Sir Bernard Inghams subsequent actions in vindicating the South Yorkshire Police putting the blame on those who died, their families and the fans.

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Articles from the Independent and Liverpool Echo regarding Sir Bernard Inghams conduct regarding this matter.

http://indy100.independent.co.uk/article/sir-bernard-ingham-the-disgraceful-letter-margaret-thatchers-aide-sent-to-hillsborough-campaigners--WkFP4C0obb

http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/bernard-ingham-still-refuses-say-11244412

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