Burnham resisted Albert Bowers' early release while Norris addressed prison overcrowding and a new contract was signed in Lancashire.
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What happened
Burnham resisted Albert Bowers' early release while Norris addressed prison overcrowding and a new contract was signed in Lancashire.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Andy Burnham
British politician (born 1970)
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Albert Bowers
English rugby league footballer
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Alex Norris
British politician (born 1984)
Related events
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- Andy Burnham appointed Alex Norris to oversee the early release scheme and handle justice policy matters for England and Wales.
- Justice Secretary announces plans for a new 1,700-place prison and the PM defends the government's stance on early release.
- Wheatley tasks Alex Norris to halt early release and urges Andy Burnham to take action on the prison crisis.
- Andy Burnham led an urgent review of prisoner release schemes.