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Widow of Pc Harper says it is ‘deplorable’ that two killers could be freed early

Lissie Harper said there are real and lasting consequences to decisions made by politicians ‘from behind a desk’.

Evening Standard

Early prison release scheme review after outrage over Pc Harper’s killers

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The Independent UK

PC Harper’s widow brands killers’ early release ‘deplorable’ as Andy Burnham to review scheme

Lissie Harper said that politicians are ‘making decisions from behind a desk that will have real and lasting consequences’ for the families of victims

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UK politics: Burnham to review early prisoner release scheme – as it happened

New PM says the main perpetrator in the killing of PC Andrew Harper will now ‘not be subject to early release’ and he will also review ‘whole policy’

The Guardian - UK

Burnham to review early release policy amid concerns from family of Pc Harper

Pc Harper died while responding to a report of a quad bike theft in 2019.

Evening Standard

Mahmood and Streeting accused of making ‘cheap jokes’ about prisoner early release scheme

Victims of crime say it’s ‘no laughing matter’ after ministers caught on hot mic ‘ribbing’ about scheme

The Guardian - UK

Andrew Harper: No early release for main perpetrator in PC's killing, says Burnham

Pc Harper died after getting caught in a strap attached to the back of a car and dragged down a country road as three teenage suspects fled the scene of a burglary

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Two of Pc Andrew Harper’s killers may be eligible for early release

The 28-year-old sustained fatal injuries while responding to a quad bike theft in Sulhamstead, Berkshire, in August 2019.

Evening Standard

Pc Andrew Harper’s killers eligible for early release

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The Independent UK

Two of Pc Andrew Harper’s killers ‘could be released from prison early’ under Labour scheme

PC Harper’s mother said that the letter from the Ministry of Justice was an ‘insult beyond anything able to be put into words’

The Independent UK

James Stunt claimed diplomatic immunity and called black Met police officer 'Uncle Tom' in bizarre tirade

James Stunt was caught on camera launching a foul-mouthed tirade at a police officer after his arrest

Evening Standard

Climate Crisis Worsening Already 'Hellish' Refugee Situation: UN

Climate change is contributing to record numbers of people being uprooted from their homes globally, while worsening the often already "hellish" conditions of displacement, the United Nations said Tuesday.

International Business Times

New award for public servants killed on duty ‘vitally important’, say fathers

Bryn Hughes and Paul Bone both received an Elizabeth Emblem following the deaths of their daughters Pcs Nicola Hughes and Fiona Bone.

The Independent UK

Former police leader allegedly made sexual remark about widow of PC Andrew Harper

Tribunal hears John Apter, since suspended, said he wanted to ‘comfort’ widow of officer killed on duty

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Police banned from wearing memorial badge at Pride because it is 'anti-trans'

Officers wear the badge to commemorate those who have fallen in the line of duty

The Independent UK

Met Police ‘bans wearing of Thin Blue Line badge by officers at London Pride’

The symbol has become politically charged in the US, where it has been used by counterprotesters at Black Lives Matter marches.

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National novelties: Bower's marathon challenge and rare Mini Marcos Mk3

Marathon effort: Bower's extraordinary challenge

Evening Standard

Widow of Pc Andrew Harper made MBE for justice campaign in his name

Lissie Harper successfully campaigned to introduce mandatory life sentences for people who kill emergency service workers

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New Year Honours: Lionesses lead list as Queen guitarist Brian May scoops knighthood

Stars from sport, music and TV among those honoured

Daily Mirror

Nanny who raised money for kids fleeing Ukraine recognised in New Year Honours list

Nanny Louenna Hood, 38, is among the everyday heroes recognised in the New Year Honour list and will receive a British Empire Medal for helping children fleeing Ukraine

The Independent UK

Widow of slain Pc Andrew Harper made MBE for justice campaign in his name

Lissie Harper successfully campaigned to introduce mandatory life sentences for people who kill emergency service workers.

Reuters

South Africa mine dam collapse highlights patchy regulation

The collapse of a tailings dam in South Africa earlier this month has put the spotlight on the need for binding global regulations of facilities used to store mining waste, investors and industry leaders said.

The Canberra Times

The night Queen Elizabeth saw Blue Poles

She was a regular visitor to Canberra's best tourist spots.

Daily Mirror

PC Andrew Harper's killer, 20, caught downing homemade booze inside high-security prison

Henry Long, 20, was jailed for 16 years in 2020 for the manslaughter of PC Andrew Harper in 2019 - he was jailed alongside his pals Albert Bowers and Jessie Cole, 18 at the time

The Independent UK

Lissie Harper: I know slain police officer husband will be proud of law change

The 31-year-old widow has successfully campaigned to introduce mandatory life sentences for people who kill emergency service workers.

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