Shadow justice secretary: Prisoner release scheme 'raises more questions than it answers'

BBC Politics Monday 31 August 2026, 13:30 UTC 1 min read

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The BBC spoke to Shadow Justice Secretary Nick Timothy, who criticised the prime minister's response.

Prisoner (PERSON) Shadow Justice (ORG) Nick Timothy (PERSON)

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