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HOT MIC: Mahmood & Streeting Joke About Letting Prisoners Out Early
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NEWSDECK ANALYSIS
The story about Mahmood and Streeting's joke about letting prisoners out early has been covered by various outlets, with all sources acknowledging the discussion about prisoner release policy. However, the tone and focus differ across the left, centre, and right outlets. The Mirror News focuses on Wes Streeting's apology, while Express Politics takes a critical tone towards the policy. Guido Fawkes provides a more casual take, focusing on Labour's stance on the issue.
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Mirror News
Wes Streeting apologises for hot mic joke about prisoners being released early
Wes Streeting was heard jokingly branding new Justice Secretary Alex Norris 'the enemy' and saying he 'wants to let them all out' - a reference to the government's early prisoner release scheme
22 Jul, 08:55
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Express Politics
Fury as Shabana Mahmood and Wes Streeting joke about letting prisoners out early
The Cabinet members were heard laughing about a hated measure taken by the Government.
21 Jul, 21:32
Guido Fawkes
HOT MIC: Mahmood & Streeting Joke About Letting Prisoners Out Early
A hot mic moment captured by Metro’s social media guru Craig Munro of some drinks held by new Cabinet appointees. Shabana Mahmood (former Justice Secretary), Wes Streeting, and Alex Norris (new Justice Secretary) were chatting about Labour’s policy of early release of prisoners: Streeting: “You know he’s the enemy now, Justice Shabana?” Mahmood: “No he’s…
21 Jul, 18:54