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

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What could Andy Burnham do to block early release of PC Andrew Harper’s killers?
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Public anger is mounting over the possible early release of his killers. Photograph: Family Handout/PAView image in fullscreenAndrew Harper. As he faces what is being seen as his first big test since becoming prime minister, what are his options?Why will Andrew Harper’s killers be eligible for release?

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Andrew Harper. Public anger is mounting over the possible early release of his killers. Photograph: Family Handout/PAView image in fullscreenAndrew Harper. Public anger is mounting over the possible early release of his killers. Photograph: Family Handout/PAUK criminal justiceExplainerWhat could Andy Burnham do to block early release of PC Andrew Harper’s killers?Outcry against policy is seen as PM’s first big test since taking over at No 10, but his options are limited PM urged not to change scheme to stop PC Andrew Harper killers’ early release Haroon Siddique Legal affairs correspondentMon 10 Aug 2026 09.07 EDTLast modified on Mon 10 Aug 2026 09.15 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleAndy Burnham is said to be exploring “every option” to block the early release from prison of the…

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