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The Guardian Politics4 Aug 2026

‘We fought for a tougher sentence’: Victims’ families share their outrage at early release schemes

The family of PC Andrew Harper are among those who say they are devastated by killers getting out of jail early When Calvin Buckley, whose pregnant partner was killed by a dangerous driver in 2023, successfully secured a tougher sentence for the man who took her life, he felt some justice had been served. Now, under plans to release prisoners early to ease overcrowding, Adil Iqbal, who filmed himself speeding at 123mph before he crashed into 38-year-old Frankie Jules-Hough, may serve less time i

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The Guardian Politics4 Aug 2026

Ex-MP urges Tories to drop candidate jailed for campaign of antisemitic abuse against her

Luciana Berger says Joshua Bonehill-Paine should have no role in public life because of ‘his racism and his view of women’ A former MP has urged the Tory leader to drop an election candidate who was previously jailed for a campaign of antisemitic abuse against her. Kemi Badenoch on Tuesday defended the Conservative party’s selection of Joshua Bonehill-Paine, a former neo-Nazi, insisting she believes in “second chances”. Continue reading...

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Guido Fawkes4 Aug 2026

WATCH: O’Brien Rants About Media Scrutiny of Burnham’s Early Holiday

Watch the clip above to see LBC’s James O’Brien say with a serious face “it’s just insane how patronising some people are to their readers“. Pots, kettles… It forms part of a furious rant he inflicted on his listeners this morning. Apparently is is absurd for the media to report on the PM taking a…

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Express Politics4 Aug 2026

Andy Burnham just left the country - and Labour’s lunatics are now running the asylum

Andy Burnham is on holiday with his trotters up. It's what you do when you finally get your dream job. Bunk off.

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Express Politics4 Aug 2026

No, Andy Burnham's not done everything he can to keep these scum behind bars

OPINION - CAROLE MALONE: The PM might believe it... but no one else does. How cruel for PC Andrew Harper's grieving family

BBC Politics4 Aug 2026

Justice secretary apologises to families affected by early release scheme

Some offenders will be barred from the scheme, but families say it comes "at the expense of victims".

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Express Politics4 Aug 2026

Huge boost for Nigel Farage as Reform overtakes Labour in bombshell poll

Early polls had suggested a modest recovery for Labour under the new leader - but that advantage appears to be fading.

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Guido Fawkes4 Aug 2026

EXC: Prestigious US University Says It Has ‘No Record’ Jason Arday Was Visiting Professor

Ohio State University says it has no record of Cambridge’s embattled sociology professor Jason Arday being a ‘Visiting Professor’ there, despite the claim appearing on his Cambridge University profile. Here we go again… In 2021, Arday became a Sociology of Education professor at Glasgow, making him one of the youngest professors in Britain. He moved…

Education
Conservative Home4 Aug 2026

Michael Gray: How will we remember Bridget Phillipson?

The central question remains unchanged: should the future of English education be shaped principally by the state, or by empowered schools, responsible families and strong local communities? It is a debate that is likely to define education policy for years to come. The post Michael Gray: How will we remember Bridget Phillipson? appeared first on Conservative Home.

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Express Politics4 Aug 2026

WATCH: Migrants returned to France after 'mega dinghy' catches fire in Channel

Footage shows rescued migrants after dinghy carrying 157 people capsizes in Channel

Immigration
Guido Fawkes4 Aug 2026

Taxpayer Shells Out Almost £30,000 for Sadiq Khan’s ‘African Business Summit’

The taxpayer has fronted tens of thousands for Sadiq Khan to host African businesses in City Hall after he flew to African countries last year for a ‘trade mission.’ Could all of this have been a Zoom call?Khan travelled to Nigeria, Ghana, and South Africa with eleven staff last year at a cost of over…

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BBC Politics4 Aug 2026

Ex neo-Nazi activist selected as Tory candidate

Joshua Bonehill-Paine was jailed in 2015 after posting antisemitic remarks ahead of a protest.