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Andy Burnham: “We will set up a cross-party oversight group to look at how this is done, because there are still individuals who will…”

On the recordAugust 30, 2026
We will set up a cross-party oversight group to look at how this is done, because there are still individuals who will pose a risk to communities.
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Andy Burnham
Labour Party

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On the need for oversight regarding IPP sentence reforms.

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