UK’s Conservatives want Andy Burnham to officially scrap the early release of hundreds of prisoners to ease overcrowding.
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The new Labour prime minister took the decision to pause and review the scheme, which was enacted by Keir Starmer’s government, after complaints from victims and survivors.
Joined by victims at a press conference, Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said only emergency legislation could keep violent offenders inside.
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