Despite claims the government has U-turned on the early prisoner release scheme over rising pressure, Prime Minister Andy Burnham said 'nothing has changed'
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Despite claims the government has U-turned on the early prisoner release scheme over rising pressure, Prime Minister Andy Burnham said 'nothing has changed'
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