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Andy Burnham’s Prisoner Release U-Turn — as Gary Lineker Demands Higher Taxes on the Rich
Andy Burnham pauses plans for the early release of criminals after PC Andrew Harper’s widow branded the scheme “deplorable”.
Julia Hartley-Brewer and former military intelligence officer Philippa Ingram examine Britain’s prison crisis, overstretched probation service and the risks to public safety.
Plus, Burnham unveils a 20% business rates cut for pubs, clubs and music venues, while frozen tax thresholds pull more workers into higher bills.
Gary Lineker joins 120 millionaires demanding greater taxes on wealth, sparking a fierce debate with Green Party activist Dr Ashok Kumar over fairness…
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