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Burnham Intervenes in Grooming Gang Early Release Controversy

Burnham 'Personally Intervened' Over Possible Early Prison Release of Grooming Gang Perpetrators The latest controversy surrounding Andy Burnham's government has highlighted a disturbing loophole in the early release scheme for prisoners.

The prime minister's "personal intervention" is laudable, but it's the underlying issues that need to be addressed – not just papered over with promises of tougher probation conditions.

Labour has pointed out that the Conservatives' policies between 2010 and 2024 created the overcrowding crisis now facing the UK.

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