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Labour's Control Crisis: Two Prisoners Released in Error

11/8/2025

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Freddy Gray, Spectator deputy editor, criticized Labour's handling after two prisoners were released in error from HMP Wandsworth within a week.
The two prisoners released were Brahim Kaddour-Cherif, an Algerian sex offender, and William Smith, a convicted fraudster.
Gray called the episode evidence of “Broken Britain” and said Labour has lost control over law and order.
Justice Secretary David Lammy expressed outrage and announced an independent investigation.

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Freddy Gray, Spectator deputy editor, criticized Labour's handling after two prisoners were released in error from HMP Wandsworth within a week.
The two prisoners released were Brahim Kaddour-Cherif, an Algerian sex offender, and William Smith, a convicted fraudster.
Gray called the episode evidence of “Broken Britain” and said Labour has lost control over law and order.
Justice Secretary David Lammy expressed outrage and announced an independent investigation.