Andy Burnham Blocks Early Release of Notorious Killers

Andy Burnham blocked the early release of several notorious killers convicted of manslaughter, intervening in a government early release scheme that had caused widespread public revulsion. The Prime Minister subsequently corrected the policy in response to the public outcry.

To manage the resulting prison overcrowding crisis, Burnham promised to increase capacity by accelerating the deportation of foreign criminals who lack the legal right to remain in Britain.