Farage was speaking ahead of a rally in Doncaster
Just as a reminder of why prisoners are being released early, here is an explainer by Jamie Grierson which sets out how the scheme works, why it was introduced and the changes made by Burnham’s government:
Jamie writes:
The Labour government says it inherited a prison system on the brink of collapse, with fewer than 100 spaces left in the summer of 2024. No 10 says a lack of investment in the prison estate, with just 500 net places added over a decade, has led to a situation where adult male prisons are now at 98% capacity. It says the steps are necessary while it builds capacity.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2026/oct/01/universal-credit-benefits-welfare-conservatives-kemi-badenoch-andy-burnham-labour-latest-news-updates
Author : Andrew Sparrow (now) and Taz Ali (earlier)
Publish date : 2026-10-01 13:49:00
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