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Labour

Andy Burnham Orders Review of Early Prisoner Release Scheme

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has ordered a review of the Government's early prisoner release scheme following concerns over the potential early release of two of PC Andrew Harper's killers.

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Labour

Wes Streeting and Shabana Mahmood Apologise After Early Prisoner Release Joke Sparks Backlash

Defence Secretary Wes Streeting and Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood have apologised after remarks about the Government's early prisoner release policy were caught on a live microphone, prompting criticism from political opponents and victims' groups.

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