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The IndependentFriday, 24 July 2026
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Burnham puts early prisoner release scheme on hold
PM halts Labour’s plan to ease prison crowding and promises no inmates will be let out until ‘urgent review’ – after outrage at prospect of freedom for two of young policeman’s killers
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