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ANDY Burnham went on holiday earlier this week despite mounting fury over plans to release thousands of prisoners early. Labour are facing criticism of the scheme from all sides, but Burnham is nowhere to be seen as he's off on his summer hols. In a bid to sort out Britain's overcrowded prisons, the government have...

Andy Burnham is reportedly prepared to ‘explore every option’ to block the early release of PC Andrew Harper's killers Jessie Cole and Albert Bowers

Harley Whiteman's sentence has been reduced as part of the UK government's early release scheme.

PC Andrew Harper’s killers and the myth of ‘hard time’  The Times

Officials confirmed he will be in ‘listening mode’ throughout August, travelling the country to discuss the cost of living

Sam Corbishley | Senior News Reporter Published August 8, 2026 3:16pm Updated August 8, 2026 3:16pm The Government has so far resisted pressure to exempt Jessie Cole (left) and Albert Bowers (right) from its early release scheme (Picture: Thames Valley Police/PA) Prime Minister Andy Burnham is ‘exploring every option’

Jess Phillips urged Prime Minister Andy Burnham this week to prioritise women's safety by blocking thousands of domestic abusers from being released from jail early.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham is reportedly prepared to "explore every option" to block the early release of PC Andrew Harper's killers Jessie Cole and Albert Bowers

No.10’s intervention comes after Westminster Council recommended not allowing 'vertical drinking' or ordering at the bar in its new draft licensing policy, which has been slammed

Burnham orders review of early release scheme over fears grooming gang criminals will be eligible to walk free  lbc.co.uk

Some 5,000 people are expected to be released early under sentencing changes, after ministers excluded rapists and “serious” child sex offenders.

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch described the move as another "u-turn"

Andy Burnham accused of grooming gangs ‘shambles’ as PM launches early release review  GB News

Government ‘urgently’ identifying men convicted in historic cases who could be freed in scheme loophole UK politics live – latest updates Andy Burnham’s government is “urgently” identifying any grooming gang perpetrators who may still be eligible for early prison release after concerns were raised about a potential l

SeventyFour/Shutterstock The UK may have a new prime minister, but the problem of prison overcrowding in England and Wales remains. Andy Burnham recently clarified the details of the Sentencing Act 2026, which aims to release prisoners earlier than usual. Like other PMs before him, Burnham faces a difficult choice bet

Mr Burnham's first Budget, with Chancellor John Healey, doesn't take place until October 28

Many early childhood advocates are worried about the future of their sector as consultation for a major funding review winds up on Thursday.

The officer’s widow, Lissie Harper, has described feeling ‘punched in the gut’ by the decision to push ahead with plans.

Katherine Errington is urging the Prime Minister to exclude child killers from any early release schemes

Justice secretary 'deeply sorry' PC Harper's killers could be released early  ITVX

CAMPAIGNERS warned the government on Tuesday that its early release scheme will only buy it “a little time” before the system runs out of cells again. The Howard League for Prison Reform said plans to release some 5,000 inmates early under sentencing changes to tackle overcrowded jails will do “nothing to head off futu

Any association with “the Epstein world” renders you unfit for even an advisory role at Mayor Zohran Mamdani's City Hall — but similar ties to actual terrorists is no bar to even a top position.

In getting into a sexual relationship with his 13-year-old niece, a man sexually exploited her, raped her during staycations and “punished” her with sex acts when he grew jealous about a schoolmate she was dating. The 38-year-old Singaporean man, who cannot be named to protect the victim’s identity, was sentenced to 21

The man got jealous when his niece began dating a schoolmate and threatened to leak her nude photos.