How Twitter saw truth day
This is how fans, politicians, campaigners, footballers and others on Twitter responded to the Hillsborough Independent Panel report.
PM: I am profoundly sorry for the injustices that the families have suffered over the past 23 years #Hillsborough
— UK Prime Minister (@Number10gov) September 12, 2012
Very positive outcome. 23 yrs waiting for the truth next step justice.
— Kenneth Dalglish (@kennethdalglish) September 12, 2012
Cameron saying what we have always known. Liverpool fans were not to blame.
— Sheila Coleman (@SheilaColeman96) September 12, 2012
Everton Football Club urges all Evertonians to 'Remember The 96' on the day the Hillsborough files are finally released to the families.
— Official Everton (@Everton) September 12, 2012
Even families & survivors in Catherdral shocked at the extent of the revelations! Lots of tears in here! #hillsborough
— TheFarm/PeterHooton (@TheFarm2012) September 12, 2012
As a mark of respect, we have postponed tonight's fixture against Runcorn Linnets. #JFT96
— AFC Liverpool (@AFCLiverpool) September 12, 2012
Morning-afternoon, today 3.06pm UK time, minute of silence for the 96#hillsborough . YNWA
— Luis Garcia (@LuchoGarcia14) September 12, 2012
Just sat alone, read the report and cried my eyes out. I dont know how anyone could do this to innocent people. Its wrong on so many levels.
— Joseph Barton (@Joey7Barton) September 12, 2012
The truth is out. Let's get real justice now!!!
— Steven Irwin (@steirwin) September 12, 2012
Everyone involved in the cover up of hillborough is a disgrace and need punished
— Wayne Rooney (@WayneRooney) September 12, 2012
To all football fans,the next time u go to a game and sit in ur seat just think how 96 lost lives changed how you follow ur team
— Phil Thompson (@Phil_Thompson4) September 12, 2012
I asked the PM this afternoon to provide an assurance to the bereaved and the traumatised that justice will be done, which he gave. #jft96
— Louise Ellman (@LouiseEllman) September 12, 2012
The Truth now The Justice.Traumatic day for the families, so proud of them they never gave up.
— Marina Dalglish (@marinadalglish) September 12, 2012
Remember being in Barcelona watching the tragedy unfold. 23 years on we learn the truth. 23 YEARS!! A national disgrace!
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) September 12, 2012
Heartbreaking for families who have learned their loved ones could have been saved. Heading back 2 Lpool to stand with them at vigil #JFT96
— Maria Eagle MP (@meaglemp) September 12, 2012
I sincerely hope that today marks a day of truth – my speech in Parliament on Hillsborough labour.org.uk/ed-milibands-r… #jft96
— Ed Miliband (@Ed_Miliband) September 12, 2012
The truth is out. Now for Justice.
— Debi McMillan (@DebiMcMillan96) September 12, 2012
23 years ago the #Hillsborough families faced a momentous day for the wrong reasons. Today they face a momentous day for the right reasons.
— Joe Anderson (@joeforliverpool) September 12, 2012
#JFT96 #YNWA Gone but never forgotten
— Nathan Eccleston(@NathanEccleston) September 12, 2012
Now we have the TRUTH,we want the JUSTICE #JFT96
— mick quinn (@mickquinn1089) September 12, 2012
‘It is a matter of black and white - the fans were not to blame’ David Cameron apologises for 23 years of lies and cover up. #JFT96
— John Bishop (@JohnBishop100) September 12, 2012
Justice for the 96, my thoughts are with all their family and friends today. #JFT96
— Coleen Rooney (@ColeenRoo) September 12, 2012
I sincerely hope the findings and the apologies bring some peace to the still-grieving families and the people of Liverpool.
— Joseph S Blatter (@SeppBlatter) September 12, 2012
If the Hillsborough families pursue JUSTICE with the same dignity & diligence they did TRUTH then surely it will be done.
— Dan Walker (@mrdanwalker) September 13, 2012
Finally and 23 years too late, the truth about Hillsborough finally came out today. Now is the time for Justice. #JFT96
— michael owen (@themichaelowen) September 12, 2012
At last, The Truth came out after 23 years. The dignity and respect of the families of Hillsborough was always an example. #JFT96
— Xabi Alonso (@XabiAlonso) September 12, 2012
I am in bed shattered after the brilliant report from the Hills panel, got a kiss off King Kenny tonight. JUSTICE is comeing God Bles our 96
— Anne Williams (@annewilliams96) September 12, 2012
— Ryan Babel (@RyanBabel) September 12, 2012
Finally the truth came to light ... Can't believe it took 23 years to expose these lies I hope it helps everybody who lost loved ones #YNWA
— Didi Hamann (@DietmarHamann) September 13, 2012