Burnham blocks more criminals from sentencing changes

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UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham blocked more criminals from benefiting from upcoming changes to prison sentences. He ordered more serious offenders to remain behind bars for longer as the sentencing changes are set to take effect.

WHO: Andy Burnham

WHAT: Blocked more criminals from benefiting from upcoming prison sentence changes and ordered more serious offenders to be kept behind bars for longer

WHEN: Reported Aug 29, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET

WHERE: United Kingdom

WHY: Cause not yet established.

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