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Streeting apologises after early prisoner release comments heard on mic

Streeting apologises after early prisoner release comments heard on mic
BBC News Wednesday 22 July 2026, 07:30 UTC 1 min read
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The defence secretary and Mahmood were also heard making jokes about the new justice secretary.

The defence secretary and Mahmood were also heard making jokes about the new justice secretary.
Streeting (PERSON) Mahmood (PERSON)
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