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MYSTERIOUS: Andy slaughter - What They Never Told You

'King of the North' in London: Can parachuting Andy Burnham into seat in capital save Labour?

They used to weigh the Labour vote in constituencies across the North West.

Evening Standard

‘National scandal’ as ministers U-turn on lifesaving fire safety plans for overcrowded prisons

SPECIAL REPORT: Eleven prisoners have died while ministers drag their heels over legally required fire safety measures in overcrowded British prisons, where there are an average of eight fires a day, Amy-Clare Martin reports

The Independent UK

Prisons being on ‘crisis mode’ is harming efforts to reduce reoffending, MPs warn

A new Justice Committee report highlighted a number of factors undermining efforts to cut reoffending

The Independent UK

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Dangerous culture of accepting drugs crisis in prisons must be broken – MPs

A report published on Friday warned of the ‘unacceptable’ human cost from the crisis.

The Independent UK

Prison drugs crisis hits ‘endemic’ levels as drone sightings soar 1,140 per cent

There is a ‘dangerous culture of acceptance’ around substance misuse in prisons as almost four in 10 inmates admit it’s easy to get drugs, a report warns

The Independent UK

Senior MPs demand answers from prosecutors on collapsed 'Chinese spies' case

Tory and Labour MPs have demanded an explanation from the Director of Public Prosecutions

Evening Standard

Revealed: oligarchs spied on UK lawyers who ran Serious Fraud Office cases

The Guardian has obtained surveillance images taken by hired spies whose goal is said to have been identifying sources and gaining ‘leverage’

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How to watch as Keir Starmer faces Liaison Committee grilling

KEIR Starmer faces his finally parliamentary grilling before the summer break later today.

The National (Scotland)

‘Dysfunctional’ county courts need urgent review – MPs

County courts were described as the ‘Cinderella service’ of the justice system, gaining little attention compared with the criminal justice system.

The Independent UK

MPs demand ‘root and branch reform’ of Criminal Cases Review Commission and call for chief to step down

The justice committee has warned the watchdog’s leadership has shown ‘has shown a remarkable inability to learn from its own mistakes’

The Independent UK

MPs call on Criminal Cases Review Commission chief executive to resign

Committee says Karen Kneller’s position no longer tenable in damning report on miscarriage of justice watchdog

The Guardian - UK

Legal body chief’s position ‘no longer tenable’, MPs warn

It follows ‘unpersuasive’ evidence from her on the CCRC’s challenges and response to public criticism in April, the committee said.

Evening Standard

Miscarriage of justice watchdog had ‘hole at its heart’, committee chair says

Chief executive of Criminal Cases Review Commission questioned by MPs over Andrew Malkinson failings, expensive courses and being ‘absent’ boss

The Guardian - UK

Chief accused of ‘half-hearted’ defence of review body after Malkinson case

Karen Kneller defended her position as she appeared before MPs.

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

Four in ten who took their lives in prison were denied adequate healthcare

Exclusive: The scale of prison neglect uncovered as figures show almost half of prisoners who took their own lives didn’t get the care they are entitled to

The Guardian - UK

Prisons in England and Wales record rapid rise in drones delivering drugs

Exclusive: tenfold increase in drone incidents since 2020 leads MPs to call for urgent action over security concerns

Evening Standard

Britain cannot build its way out of prisons crisis, Justice Secretary tells MPs

Shabana Mahmood says she will publish a ‘realistic’ plan later this week that will lead to 14,000 extra places being built.

The Independent UK

Labour will have ‘blood on its hands’ if it rejects review of indefinite jail terms

Exclusive: Peer insists there is still ‘everything to play for’ after government poured cold water on bill to resentence IPP prisoners

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The Guardian - UK

UK counter-terror police drafted in after Telegraph journalist dies in Gibraltar

David Knowles, who helped make Ukraine: The Latest podcast, died on holiday after suspected cardiac arrest

The Guardian - UK

Labour’s 2024 intake overlooked for select committee lead roles

Emily Thornberry becomes head of foreign select committee, while Karen Bradley is sole Conservative given leading role

Evening Standard

General Election 2024 London seats: Who is my MP in...Hammersmith and Chiswick?

Evening Standard analysis of key seats in London for the July 4 General Election

Evening Standard

Palestinians fleeing war in Gaza should be offered same visa as Ukrainian refugees, Labour MP says

Andy Slaughter says Palestinians should be able to join relatives in the UK or be hosted by families

Evening Standard

Labour downplays Gaza vote as 15 London MPs join revolt against Keir Starmer

'I know they all wrestled with this difficult decision,' says shadow defence minister

The Independent UK

The senior Labour MPs who broke ranks to call for a ceasefire in Gaza

The PA news agency looks at those who defied Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer.

The National (Scotland)

The Labour MPs that voted for a Gaza ceasefire - see the full list

LABOUR MPs had been ordered to abstain on the SNP amendment calling for a ceasefire in Gaza - yet 56 MPs rebelled against Keir Starmer on Wednesday…

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