Andy Burnham blasted as almost 2,000 prison cells sit empty amid capacity crisis: 'Staggering!'

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Andy Burnham blasted as almost 2,000 prison cells sit empty amid capacity crisis: 'Staggering!'

The Prime Minister has been blasted over the UK's prison capacity crisis as almost 2,000 cells sit empty due to "uninstalled fire safety systems". Speaking to GB News, broadcaster Tim Vincent said the figure is "staggering" as Andy Burnham prepares to release thousands of prisoners early to free up space. Some 1,800 cells are currently vacant as part of a programme to install necessary automatic fire detection (AFD…