Category: Shabana Mahmood

No 10 says Starmer ‘shares public anger’ at early prisoner releases but system facing paralysis without it – UK politics live

Downing Street says government ‘shocked’ at inheriting prisons crisis as hundreds of prisoners get early releaseThe funeral of Alex Salmond, the former Scottish first minister who died suddenly earlier this month...

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David Gauke calls for end to ‘bidding war’ between parties as he is appointed to sentencing review – UK politics live

Former Conservative justice sectary to carry out review by Ministry of Justice considering alternatives to sending people to jailPaul Brand from ITV says, if the government thinks that, by getting David Gauke to carry out the...

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Take money from foreign aid to spend on defence, Jenrick tells Tory leadership special on GB News– UK politics live

Kemi Badenoch to follow rival’s pitch in a two-hour special in front of an audience of Tory party membersShabana Mahmood, the justice secretary, has told MPs that magistrates are getting powers to sentence offenders for...

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Jenrick and Badenoch to face off in GB News Tory leadership showdown – UK politics live

Contenders to take part in a two-hour special in front of an audience of Tory party membersShabana Mahmood, the justice secretary, has told MPs that magistrates are getting powers to sentence offenders for longer – to...

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Tory MP defends his comments that Badenoch is ‘preoccupied’ with young family – UK politics live

Christopher Chope says leadership hopeful has ‘record of wanting to spend more time with family’ rather than visit ‘far-flung constituencies’Shabana Mahmood, the justice secretary, has told MPs that...

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Jenrick hits back at Gove over ‘Tory boy’ jibe, saying ex-minister behind much Tory infighting – UK politics live

Leadership hopeful’s campaign team say Gove ‘and acolytes’ have been responsible for the ‘drama that has led our party to where it is’Shabana Mahmood, the justice secretary, has told MPs that...

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What have Labour cabinet ministers said about assisted dying?

The government is remaining neutral in the vote, meaning ministers will be allowed to follow their consciencesMPs are to debate and vote on whether to legalise assisted dying for terminally ill people who have six months or less...

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Prison isn’t working for women, Labour says, as it unveils plans for alternatives

Shabana Mahmood tells conference she wants more help in community for offenders and fewer cases going to courtShabana Mahmood, the lord chancellor, has declared that “prison isn’t working” for women as she...

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Police ‘left to deal with fallout’ of poorly planned early release of 1,700 prisoners

Police association chief says criminals potentially being freed in England and Wales without proper rehabilitation plans‘Inevitable some will get recalled’: concern as 1,700 prisoners released earlyPolice are at...

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