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The Guardian Politics11 Aug 2026

Burnham rough-sleeper pledge at risk from failures in housing ex-prisoners, charity warns

Analysis finds nearly one in six people leaving jail last year in England and Wales were released into homelessness Andy Burnham’s pledge to end rough sleeping is under threat from a failure to find accommodation for a growing number of newly released prisoners, a charity has warned. An analysis by the social justice charity Nacro has found that nearly one in six people leaving jail in England and Wales last year were released into homelessness, reaching the highest rate for five years. Continu

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Express Politics11 Aug 2026

Inside the notorious Grande-Synthe migrant camp with our expert Michael Knowles - Q&A

Express man Michael Knowles visited a migrant camp and was shocked by what he saw - now he's here to answer your questions

The Guardian Politics11 Aug 2026

MPs shouldn’t face abuse. Neither should their staff – but here’s what we deal with every day | Estelle Warhurst

Some constituents are traumatised, others violent. It’s time the House of Commons protected the people who work at the grassroots of our democracy Before most people have finished their morning coffee, an MP’s staffer might have already dealt with a suicidal caller, a victim of domestic abuse or a threat of violence. We’ve been yelled at, cried at and sometimes even physically attacked, all in the course of managing a heavy caseload of constituents’ most intractable problems. So, when I read the

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Express Politics11 Aug 2026

Andy Burnham breaks silence on PC Andrew Harper's killers with massive announcement

The Prime Minister said he "understands" the fury over the potential early release of Jessie Cole and Albert Bowers - but his plans will be controversial

The Guardian Politics11 Aug 2026

Rayner says Burnham won’t accept ‘system says no’ advice over prisoner release scheme – UK politics live

Burnham has asked the justice secretary Alex Norris to come to parliament in September with solution Good morning. Andy Burnham has been prime minister for three weeks and one day, and arguably he is performing his first U-turn. It is in relation to the prisoner early release scheme and, in particular, finding a way of ensuring that two of the killers of PC Andrew Harper are not included. Burnham has been looking at this for some time. Early last week he announced significant changes to the ear

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Express Politics11 Aug 2026

Andy Burnham just went too far – we already have a monarch

The ‘King of the North' seems to be taking his title a little too seriously.

Express Politics11 Aug 2026

Andy Burnham just went too far – he’s treating us like a bunch of mugs

The ‘King of the North' seems to be taking his title a little too seriously.

Guido Fawkes11 Aug 2026

No10 Insists It May Not Actually Be Able to U-Turn Early Release of PC Harper’s Killers

No10 is in a bind this morning as it is forced to remind its own ministers that Burnham has only ‘instructed’ Justice Secretary Alex Norris to find a way to keep Andrew Harper’s killers behind bars by September. Thus throwing him under the bus if it fails – but it’s too clever by half… Angela…

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Guido Fawkes11 Aug 2026

Rayner Reacts to Boeing-Sized Migrant Boat: ‘These Are Children and Women, Desperate & Vulnerable People’

Angela Rayner was asked on the Today programme whether it is appropriate for people to be crossing the channel on boats carrying the same number of passengers as an EasyJet flight. Nick Robinson noted that at this point along with sympathy Brits are also feeling “rage.” Rayner said: “Well, these are desperate, vulnerable people getting…

The Guardian Politics11 Aug 2026

PM asks justice secretary to find way to exclude PC Harper’s killers from early release scheme

Andy Burnham said to be ‘determined’ to work out solution after increasing pressure from family and police Andy Burnham has told the justice secretary to find a way to exclude PC Andrew Harper’s killers from the early release scheme aimed at easing prison overcrowding. The prime minister is said to be “determined” that a solution can be found after increasing pressure from Harper’s family and police not to allow Jessie Cole and Albert Bowers, who were sentenced to 13 years for manslaughter, to b

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Express Politics11 Aug 2026

PC Andrew Harper's killers set to remain in prison as top Labour figure makes announcement

Two out of three of Pc Harper's killers, Cole and Bowers, are set to be released half way through their 13-year sentences.

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The Guardian Politics11 Aug 2026

A question for Burnham as he tours the country: how to reduce the magnetic pull of London? | Peter Hetherington

As someone who has specialised in regional policy, I know the task is huge – not least because there is no plan to ensure prosperity throughout England Andy Burnham is off on his travels this week, aiming to reconnect No 10 and the government with voters and communities across the UK. But just weeks before he set out his stall as prime minister, promising to rebalance the economy with growth in every postcode, a government agency, National Highways, underlined the pulling power of the country’s

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