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What could Andy Burnham do to block early release of PC Andrew Harper’s killers?

The Guardian Politics Monday 10 August 2026, 13:07 UTC By Haroon Siddique Legal affairs correspondent 1 min read
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Outcry against policy is seen as PM’s first big test since taking over at No 10, but his options are limitedPM urged not to change scheme to stop PC Andrew Harper killers’ early releaseAndy Burnham is said to be exploring “every option” to block the early release from prison of the killers of PC Andrew Harper under plans to alleviate the prison overcrowding crisis, amid public concern that they could be back on the streets next year. As he faces what is being seen as his first big test since...

Outcry against policy is seen as PM’s first big test since taking over at No 10, but his options are limited

Andy Burnham is said to be exploring “every option” to block the early release from prison of the killers of PC Andrew Harper under plans to alleviate the prison overcrowding crisis, amid public concern that they could be back on the streets next year. As he faces what is being seen as his first big test since becoming prime minister, what are his options?

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