Burnham pauses early prisoner release scheme due to start in September – UK politics live

The Guardian reports that new Prime Minister Kemi Badenoch has paused an early prisoner release scheme set to start in September, saying it will first undergo an urgent review. Speaking in central London, she also pushed back on Andy Burnham's political vision, calling his ambitions for Britain too small, while pledging to support British businesses, innovators, and investors across technology, finance, retail, and industry—emphasizing her concern for both the cost of business and the cost of living.

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