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British Sikh activist released from Delhi jail after nine-year detention
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Farage hints Reform’s internal inquiry could clear two aides suspended after C4 investigation – UK politics live
Farage was speaking ahead of a rally in Doncaster Just as a reminder of why prisoners are being released early, here is an explainer by Jamie Grierson which sets out how the scheme works, why it was introduced and the changes made by Burnham’s government: Jamie writes: The Labour government says it inherited a prison system on the brink of collapse, with fewer than 100 spaces left in the summer of 2024. No 10 says a lack of investment in the prison estate, with just 500 net places added over a decade, has led to a situation where adult male prisons are now at 98% capacity. It says the steps are necessary while it builds capacity . Continue reading...
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Conservatives pledge 'tough love' benefit rules for under-25s
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Burnham is right that ‘hope comes from honesty’. That’s why Labour must make the case for rejoining the EU | Sadiq Khan
Brexit was a disastrous act of national self-harm. Britain needs EU membership to bring growth and security in an increasingly volatile world Hope again. That was the prime minister’s message to the country this week. A national social care system , greater public control of water and energy, help for first-time buyers and a crackdown on rogue landlords and empty homes. With clarity and conviction, Andy Burnham set out a bold plan to put Britain on a new path, steeped in Labour values. It felt like a conference speech that would be remembered for years to come, marking a decisive break with a broken political model that has let British people down for decades. And perhaps most encouraging of all was the prime minister’s promise to rethink Britain’s relationship with the EU . Sadiq Khan is mayor of London Continue reading...
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Water system a 'disaster', Green deputy leader says
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Prisoners thank Andy Burnham as they leave jail in first wave of early releases
Seven hundred offenders from dozens of prisons in England and Wales expected to be freed on Thursday Enver Solomon: Releasing prisoners won’t solve the crisis in English and Welsh jails. Here’s what will UK politics live – latest updates Prisoners have thanked Andy Burnham as they celebrated walking free from jail early. The first wave of releases began on Thursday, with 700 offenders expected to be freed across England and Wales under the government’s plan to ease prison overcrowding. Continue reading...
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Releasing prisoners won’t solve the crisis in English and Welsh jails. Here’s what will | Enver Solomon
Ministers need to level with the public about what current prison sentences look like – who needs to be locked up and for how long Enver Solomon is chief executive of Nacro, the criminal justice charity ‘Thank you Andy Burnham’: prisoners react as they begin to leave under early release scheme Continue reading...