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𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗮: "What are we going to do? The prisons are bursting with criminals!"
𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿: "We need a quick fix that makes it look like we are 'doing something'
𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗮: "Tax the rich?"
𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿: "Not yet, we're saving that for when we're really in the shit."
𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗮: "Build some prisons? We've got plenty of workers flocking across the English channel now."
𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿: "I've got a better idea. Release prisoners early because they can't be that bad, can they? Plus, we can tell everyone how clever we are in reducing overcrowding within the first few days of taking over."
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bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c047dk…

More prisoners to be released early to ease overcrowding

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer says it was "reckless" to let prisons get so full.
Kate Whannel (BBC News)
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Steve
Steve
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Not so radical? At least they appointed a prisons minister who knows something about the topic.
> In March, the then-Conservative government announced plans to release prisoners up to two months early in a bid to ease overcrowding.
in reply to dick_turpin

Steve
Steve
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What, release prisoners? They bang on about being tough on crime, but if you're going to lock people up then they need decent prisons that they didn't build.
If prison worked then we wouldn't have so many locked up. Many will be in for non-violent crimes. I don't expect they will give rapists and killers an early release.
But I know you have to find fault at every opportunity :) Let's hear about the lunacy of Braverman!
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dick_turpin
dick_turpin
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That's what opposition is, you silly boy, find fault. You've had your turn for the last fourteen years. Now, it's your time to defend the indefensible. 🤣
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Steve
Steve
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Hey, I'm interested to see how they can be better. Can't be much worse for sure. Of course you are a Tory, but I'm not a dedicated Labour guy. I just want what's best for the country, not pointless sniping (e.g. criticising what they wear) :)
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