Day Headlines in Politics News: 2026-08-04
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Justice secretary apologises to families affected by early release scheme (BBC News - Politics 2026-08-04 15:58:13)
Some offenders will be barred from the scheme, but families say it comes "at the expense of victims".
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Ex neo-Nazi activist selected as Tory candidate (BBC News - Politics 2026-08-04 13:58:14)
Joshua Bonehill-Paine was jailed in 2015 after posting antisemitic remarks ahead of a protest.
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Prison overcrowding crisis limits ability to cut early releases, minister says (BBC News - Politics 2026-08-04 12:51:49)
Some offenders will be barred from the scheme, but those guilty of manslaughter may be eligible, leaving PC Harper's family "devastated".
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Government to function as normal while Burnham on holiday, No 10 says (BBC News - Politics 2026-08-04 12:10:54)
Downing Street says the PM remains in contact with officials, but Reform UK says he has "bunked off".
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What could happen to prisoner early release scheme now? (BBC News - Politics 2026-08-04 11:59:22)
The PM is changing the scheme for some prisoners after a police officer's widow said the possible early release of his killers was "deplorable".
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Prison capacity crisis limits ability to cut early releases, minister says (BBC News - Politics 2026-08-04 10:48:33)
Some offenders will be barred from the scheme, but those guilty of manslaughter may be eligible, leaving PC Harper's family "devastated".
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Apple issues new challenge against UK order for access to private user data (BBC News - Politics 2026-08-04 10:22:40)
It is the latest development in the ongoing dispute between Apple and the Home Office over data privacy.
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PC Harper's mother 'devastated' his killers set for early release under revised plans (BBC News - Politics 2026-08-04 00:50:33)
Rapists and child sex offenders will be barred from the scheme, which will restart in October, the government says.