Early release scheme: ‘Weeks of trauma could have been avoided’

Early release scheme: ‘Weeks of trauma could have been avoided’  The Times

Critics say the move, which will keep PC Harper’s killers in jail, leaves number of prison spaces ‘too close to the bone’ PC Andrew Harper’s killers will remain behind bars after a critical intervention by Andy Burnham, but the move has led to warnings that overcrowded prisons will be left “one major event away from di

North East families 'so happy' after PM's early prison release scheme change | ITV News  ITVX

Prime minister had faced criticism over moves to avert overcrowding in prisons in England and Wales

The Prime Minister has announced changes to the early release scheme

Ryan Prosser | Freelance News Reporter Published August 30, 2026 8:13am Updated August 30, 2026 8:20am Andy Burnham has confirmed PC Harper’s killers won’t be eligible for the early release scheme (Picture: Getty Images/AP) PC Andrew Harper’s killers will remain in prison thanks to changes to Labour’s early release sch

PC ANDREW Harper's killers will remain behind bars after Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced changes to the early release scheme. The PM said anyone convicted of unlawful killing - like Albert Bowers and Jessie Cole - would be exempt and would stay in prison. Albert Bowers and Jessie Cole were jailed for 13 years for

Prime Minister Andy Burnham said anyone convicted of unlawful killing would be excluded from the early release scheme.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham said anyone convicted of unlawful killing would be excluded from the early release scheme.

'Bittersweet victory' as PM changes early release scheme so Pc Harper's killers remain in jail  lbc.co.uk

PC Andrew Harper’s killers will remain in jail and be excluded from the early release scheme as Andy Burnham confirms anyone convicted of unlawful killing would be exempt

Andy Burnham tells BBC Breakfast anyone convicted of manslaughter will be excluded from the early release scheme in the Sentencing Act.

Hospitality venues have reported a so-called 'Burnham bounce'