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Burnham Cuts Early Prison Releases Short

Andy Burnham has tightened the rules on early prison releases, preventing serious sex offenders from being freed under the scheme.

Plus: A Cambridge plagiarism scandal enters the political mainstream, and former cabinet minister Harriet Harman says men should be barred from the next Labour leadership race.

With Aaron Bastani & Michael Walker.

  • Published 4 August 2026
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