How can Andy Burnham stop PC Harper's killers being released early?

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The BBC News and The Independent are covering the story of PC Harper's killers' potential early release, with both outlets noting the challenges in preventing this outcome. The Independent focuses on Downing Street's admission that it is "not possible" to exempt the killers from early release, while BBC News frames the issue in terms of the potential solutions and their associated risks. The coverage broadly agrees on the difficulties in stopping the early release, with no significant differences in tone or emphasis between the two sources. Both outlets convey a sense of complexity and political sensitivity surrounding the issue.

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How can Andy Burnham stop PC Harper's killers being released early?

None of the solutions proposed are quick or easy and some carry political risk, writes UK correspondent Daniel Sandford.

11 Aug, 16:59

The Independent

Downing Street admits it can’t stop PC Andrew Harper’s killers from being released from prison early

Downing Street has said it is “not possible” to exempt “one or two offenders” convicted of manslaughter from early release amid pressure over the eligibility of Pc Andrew Harper’s killers to be freed from prison from January.