Final preparations are being put in place for a mass march to Parliament demanding justice for those who died at Hillsborough.
More than 25,000 signatures have been gathered on a petition to be handed into for the Prime Minister on June 20.
Around 10,000 people are expected to join the march that will lead campaigners through the streets of London.
Fans from clubs across the country have promised to join Liverpool FC fans calling for someone to be held accountable for the tragedy which claimed 96 lives.
In recent weeks, the families of Kevin Williams, 15, and Graham Roberts, 24, have taken to the streets of Liverpool campaigning for even more signatures.
On June 20, people are asked to meet at Temple Place East at 1pm for a 2pm start which takes in Victoria Embankment, Horse Guard Avenue before six people are allowed into No 10 Downing Street to hand over the petition.
At the end of the march, a mini rally will be held when relatives of those who died may address the crowd.
Organisers are arranging cheap transport to London and banners are being made by marchers.
Today, campaigners said they hoped the recent Cabinet resignations or reshuffles involving Andy Burnham and Jacqui Smith would not derail the government’s vow to release the hidden Hillsborough files.
Mr. Burnham, who was heckled at the recent memorial service at Anfield, was instrumental behind Westminster’s promise to disclose the secret documents.
That message was echoed by the now departed Home Secretary Jacqui Smith, but with both politicians in new jobs, Hillsborough families are anxious that the determination to find answers for the 96 still remains.
Reds fan and march organiser Barry Thompson, said: “The people in these jobs will have different aims and goals.
“Alan Johnson is the new Home Secretary and we want these promises to be honoured.
“It’s about time that somebody put their hand up and took responsibility.
More than 25,000 signatures have been gathered on a petition to be handed into for the Prime Minister on June 20.
Around 10,000 people are expected to join the march that will lead campaigners through the streets of London.
Fans from clubs across the country have promised to join Liverpool FC fans calling for someone to be held accountable for the tragedy which claimed 96 lives.
In recent weeks, the families of Kevin Williams, 15, and Graham Roberts, 24, have taken to the streets of Liverpool campaigning for even more signatures.
On June 20, people are asked to meet at Temple Place East at 1pm for a 2pm start which takes in Victoria Embankment, Horse Guard Avenue before six people are allowed into No 10 Downing Street to hand over the petition.
At the end of the march, a mini rally will be held when relatives of those who died may address the crowd.
Organisers are arranging cheap transport to London and banners are being made by marchers.
Today, campaigners said they hoped the recent Cabinet resignations or reshuffles involving Andy Burnham and Jacqui Smith would not derail the government’s vow to release the hidden Hillsborough files.
Mr. Burnham, who was heckled at the recent memorial service at Anfield, was instrumental behind Westminster’s promise to disclose the secret documents.
That message was echoed by the now departed Home Secretary Jacqui Smith, but with both politicians in new jobs, Hillsborough families are anxious that the determination to find answers for the 96 still remains.
Reds fan and march organiser Barry Thompson, said: “The people in these jobs will have different aims and goals.
“Alan Johnson is the new Home Secretary and we want these promises to be honoured.
“It’s about time that somebody put their hand up and took responsibility.
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