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Burnham Blocks Early Release for Andrew Harper’s Killers

9/1/2026

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Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced killers of officer Andrew Harper will be excluded from early release.
Justice Secretary Alex Norris said converting existing prison spaces will create hundreds of new places.
Norris unveiled a £110 million investment for the prison expansion.
Ministers signed a contract to build a 1,700-capacity prison in Lancashire.
Norris said plans aim to add 14,000 new places beyond the 3,200 delivered in two years.

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Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced killers of officer Andrew Harper will be excluded from early release.
Justice Secretary Alex Norris said converting existing prison spaces will create hundreds of new places.
Norris unveiled a £110 million investment for the prison expansion.
Ministers signed a contract to build a 1,700-capacity prison in Lancashire.
Norris said plans aim to add 14,000 new places beyond the 3,200 delivered in two years.