'Thanks Andy Burnham!' Manchester inmates freed from jail early hail Prime Minister as 700 cons freed
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Approximately 700 prisoners have been released early from jails across the United Kingdom as part of a government initiative. Upon their release, some inmates in Manchester publicly praised the leadership, erroneously attributing the policy to local politician Andy Burnham rather than the Prime Minister.
The early releases come as the UK grapples with ongoing prison capacity issues. The policy has resulted in hundreds of individuals completing their jail terms ahead of schedule across the country.
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Manchester Evening News (Manchester, UK) (GB)Focuses on local Manchester reactions and incorrectly attributes the government policy to Andy Burnham.
lancashiretelegraph.co.uk (UNITED KINGDOM)Highlights the direct praise from prisoners directed toward Andy Burnham upon early release.
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