Wigan pays tribute to all those killed by work-related incidents and disease

Politicians and members of the community gathered at Wigan’s Mesnes Park for the annual International Workers’ Memorial Day ceremony.

It is a chance to pay tribute to all those killed by work-related incidents and disease, and was again hosted by Friends of Mesnes Park at the memorial tree.

After a minute’s silence was observed, there were talks by several speakers including former councillor and miner Eric Foster, Wigan MP Lisa Nandy and council leader David Molyneux.