Tim Edwards said he has pleaded with Andy Burnham to reconsider making changes to the scheme after he learned the thug who helped her killer would be released in October this year.

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Tim Edwards said he has pleaded with Andy Burnham to reconsider making changes to the scheme after he learned the thug who helped her killer would be released in October this year.