Hillsborough families' war

Families of the Hillsborough Stadium disaster victims last night declared political war on the Government.

Members of the family support group, set up in the wake of the 1989 tragedy in which 96 Liverpool fans died, met at the club's Anfield ground for the first time since the Home Secretary Jack Straw ruled out a fresh inquiry.

Merseyside MPs will be the first to be targeted, with each being asked to sign a pledge of support and if necessary resign the Labour whip.