ustice Finally Set to Be Served. After more than three decades of unimaginable pain, Denise Fergus, the mother of murdered toddler James Bulger, is finally seeing the light she’s fought for since that heartbreaking day in 1993. In an emotional statement outside her home, Denise broke down in tears as she revealed that the public inquiry into James’s case had uncovered “critical new evidence” — a revelation that could change the course of the investigation forever. Her voice trembled with emotion as she whispered: “I’ve waited 32 years for this… and I think, at last, my boy might get the justice he deserves.” The crowd that had gathered applauded through tears. Some shouted, “We’re with you, Denise!” while others simply wept — remembering the tiny boy whose story shook the entire nation. Denise has been one of the most tireless campaigners in Britain’s history, refusing to let her son’s memory fade, pushing for answers, and challenging the system again and again — even when doors were slammed in her face. Today, she finally smiled. Reporters described it as “a smile of relief — not victory, but peace.” Officials confirmed that the new inquiry findings will trigger “a full legal reassessment”, meaning the fight for justice isn’t over — but this time, the truth has momentum. Social media erupted within minutes:  “She never gave up. She’s a real hero.”  “James can finally rest.”  “This woman’s strength is beyond words.” Thirty-two years of heartbreak, anger, and hope — all leading to this moment. Tonight, a mother’s promise to her son echoes louder than ever: “I told you, James — I’d never stop fighting for you.” And now, it seems… she’s finally won.

Denise Fergus has long been calling for an inquiry into the 1993 killing of her two-year-old son by Jon Venables and Robert Thompson, and how the murderers were sentenced

James Bulger’s mum Denise Fergus(Image: Julian Hamilton/Daily Mirror)

The mother of murdered toddler James Bulger is over the moon that MPs are to debate holding a public inquiry into her son’s death.

Now, almost six years after the petition closed, it has been granted a 90-minute House of Commons debate. Denise, 56, said: “This is a momentous move forward for us. We are over the moon.

“For years we have needed answers around what happened in the handling of James’ case and the decision to only give the killers sentences where they served less than eight years in youth offenders institutes – not an adult jail. We have lived with what we feel are injustices for more than 30 years so to have this petition discussed in the Commons with the potential for an inquiry after it, is huge for us.”

James was abducted in February 1993(Image: PA)

The petition, signed 213,624 times, said: “There have been a number of issues… swept under the carpet. One mystery surrounding the case is why the ‘experts’ insisted that Jon Venables was rehabilitated… It is time to examine all this.”

Thompson has not reoffended but Venables has twice been returned to prison over child abuse images. Last year Denise opposed his latest bid for freedom and the parole board ruled he was unfit to be released, meaning he will serve at least two more years in jail.

The debate, which Denise is expected to attend, will be opened by Labour’s George Howarth, the MP for Knowsley. She added: “I want to urge MPs to take this seriously, consider the desperate need for an inquiry. It will not bring my James back but it could help save other families going through what I have.”