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Manchester Scoop · Aug 4, 2026

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PM Andy Burnham has blocked offenders from being eligible for early release under revised prison measures, but the widow of murdered police officer Andrew Harper has condemned the policy as a “betrayal” because her husband’s killers will still qualify. Lissie Harper said the decision fails victims and called on the government to prevent the offenders’ early release. JOIN TMS:

PM Andy Burnham has blocked offenders from being eligible for early release under revised prison measures, but the widow of murdered police officer Andrew Harper has condemned the policy as a “betrayal” because her husband’s killers will still qualify. Lissie Harper said the decision fails victims and called on the government to prevent the offenders’ early release. JOIN TMS: *https://wa.me/447776235803*

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