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Burnham 'confident' early release of PC Harper's killers can be halted

Burnham 'confident' early release of PC Harper's killers can be halted
BBC Politics Tuesday 11 August 2026, 12:05 UTC 1 min read
Key Points

The PM says the justice secretary will present a plan in September to prevent more early releases.

The PM says the justice secretary will present a plan in September to prevent more early releases.
Burnham (PERSON) PC Harper's (ORG)
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