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Chris Philp: “Despite our warnings in Parliament, they initially planned to release rapists and dangerous criminals.”

On the recordAugust 8, 2026
Despite our warnings in Parliament, they initially planned to release rapists and dangerous criminals.
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Chris Philp
Conservative Party
Source
bbc.co.uk

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Philp's statement on Labour's early release plans.

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