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Andy Burnham: “So, what I'm saying, and what the justice secretary will announce to parliament on Tuesday, is that we will bring…”

On the recordAugust 30, 2026
So, what I'm saying, and what the justice secretary will announce to parliament on Tuesday, is that we will bring forward legislation to end these sentences by the end of this Parliament.
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Andy Burnham
Labour Party

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Announcing legislation to end IPP sentences.

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