Andy Burnham Orders Plan to Block Early Release of PC Harper's Killers

Andy Burnham, the Prime Minister, has ordered his Justice Secretary to draw up plans to prevent the early release of PC Andrew Harper's killers, Jessie Cole and Albert Bowers, who are set to be freed under an early release scheme in October. Burnham has been facing mounting pressure from PC Harper's family, police, and the public to keep the killers in prison. He has explored various options, including exempting those convicted of manslaughter, but has been warned that this could lead to a legal challenge and impact prison capacity. Despite these challenges, Burnham is determined to find a solution and has asked his justice secretary to present plans to parliament in September.