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Guido Fawkes10 Aug 2026

MoJ Advised Exempting Early Releases Based on Length of Sentences, Not Offence Type

Burnham’s Downing Street is in no good mood with officials from the MoJ over exemptions in the early release scheme. It’s falling apart… Guido understands there is fury at Ministry of Justice officials, who have been accused of incompetence for coming up with changing capacity numbers in the prison estate. They are concerned that the…

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The Guardian Politics10 Aug 2026

What could Andy Burnham do to block early release of PC Andrew Harper’s killers?

Outcry against policy is seen as PM’s first big test since taking over at No 10, but his options are limited PM urged not to change scheme to stop PC Andrew Harper killers’ early release Andy Burnham is said to be exploring “every option” to block the early release from prison of the killers of PC Andrew Harper under plans to alleviate the prison overcrowding crisis, amid public concern that they could be back on the streets next year. As he faces what is being seen as his first big test since

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The Guardian Politics10 Aug 2026

PM urged not to change scheme to stop PC Andrew Harper killers’ early release

Manslaughter exemption would mean more releases would be needed within 18 months, Prison Service officials say What could Andy Burnham do to block early release of PC Andrew Harper’s killers? Andy Burnham has been warned that changing the terms of the prisoners’ early release scheme so PC Andrew Harper’s killers are kept behind bars would force another spate of early releases before the next general election. Prison Service officials have told No 10 that adding an exemption so that those convi

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Express Politics10 Aug 2026

Andy Burnham issued urgent warning over flagship policy

The Prime Minister is promising to devolve power to local areas

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Sky News Politics10 Aug 2026

Scottish Greens MSP criticised over rape 'spectrum' comments

A Scottish Greens MSP has been criticised over their comments about the "demonisation of rape" and how the crime exists on a "spectrum".

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Express Politics10 Aug 2026

Andy Burnham urged to end scandal of shops refusing to accept cash

Petition signed by more than 40,000 urges the Government to act

BBC Politics10 Aug 2026

Send foreign prisoners abroad to end early releases, says Reform

The party also plans to create additional capacity in the system by building 'Nightingale' prisons.

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Conservative Home10 Aug 2026

Harriet Cross: Devolving power will not make you less accountable, Prime Minister

As the new PM embarks on this new devolution agenda – he would do well to keep in his mind the suite of powers devolved to politicians at Holyrood and ask himself if people across the whole of Scotland are feeling the benefits. The post Harriet Cross: Devolving power will not make you less accountable, Prime Minister appeared first on Conservative Home.

Guido Fawkes10 Aug 2026

Rachel Reeves Changes X Bio to ‘Former Bank of England Economist’

Rachel Reeves has changed her bio on X since leaving No11. Back to her roots… It now reads: “MP for Leeds West and Pudsey🌹| Former Bank of England economist” It’s good that she doesn’t claim to have been an economist at HBOS as she did previously. She worked in complaints… Reeves has been posting about…

BBC Politics10 Aug 2026

Record 230 people cross Channel in one small boat

The Home Office says it shows the "reckless and dangerous tactics" used by gangs "cramming ever greater numbers on to unseaworthy vessels".

BBC Politics10 Aug 2026

Risk of patient safety 'bonfire' with Health Bill changes, Lib Dems say

The party says the government's plans to modernise the NHS risk another major hospital scandal.

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Sky News Politics10 Aug 2026

<a href='https://news.sky.com/story/politics-latest-andy-burnham-labour-kemi-badenoch-tories-nigel-farage-reform-12593360?postid=12204310#liveblog-body'>'Not possible' to block early release of PC Andrew Harper's killers, No 10 says</a>

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