What is the early prisoner release scheme and why has it been branded ‘deplorable’? IN FULL The Independent UK · Jul 22
Widow of Pc Harper says it is ‘deplorable’ that two killers could be freed early Lissie Harper said there are real and lasting consequences to decisions made by politicians ‘from behind a desk’. Evening Standard · Jul 22
Early prison release scheme review after outrage over Pc Harper’s killers IN FULL The Independent UK · Jul 22
PC Harper’s widow brands killers’ early release ‘deplorable’ as Andy Burnham to review scheme Lissie Harper said that politicians are ‘making decisions from behind a desk that will have real and lasting consequences’ for the families of victims The Independent UK · Jul 22
UK politics: Burnham to review early prisoner release scheme – as it happened New PM says the main perpetrator in the killing of PC Andrew Harper will now ‘not be subject to early release’ and he will also review ‘whole policy’ The Guardian - UK · Jul 22
Burnham to review early release policy amid concerns from family of Pc Harper Pc Harper died while responding to a report of a quad bike theft in 2019. Evening Standard · Jul 22
Mahmood and Streeting accused of making ‘cheap jokes’ about prisoner early release scheme Victims of crime say it’s ‘no laughing matter’ after ministers caught on hot mic ‘ribbing’ about scheme The Guardian - UK · Jul 22
Andrew Harper: No early release for main perpetrator in PC's killing, says Burnham Pc Harper died after getting caught in a strap attached to the back of a car and dragged down a country road as three teenage suspects fled the scene of a burglary Evening Standard · Jul 22
Two of Pc Andrew Harper’s killers may be eligible for early release The 28-year-old sustained fatal injuries while responding to a quad bike theft in Sulhamstead, Berkshire, in August 2019. Evening Standard · Jul 22
Two of Pc Andrew Harper’s killers ‘could be released from prison early’ under Labour scheme PC Harper’s mother said that the letter from the Ministry of Justice was an ‘insult beyond anything able to be put into words’ The Independent UK · Jul 21
James Stunt claimed diplomatic immunity and called black Met police officer 'Uncle Tom' in bizarre tirade James Stunt was caught on camera launching a foul-mouthed tirade at a police officer after his arrest Evening Standard · Mar 4, 2025
Climate Crisis Worsening Already 'Hellish' Refugee Situation: UN Climate change is contributing to record numbers of people being uprooted from their homes globally, while worsening the often already "hellish" conditions of displacement, the United Nations said Tuesday. International Business Times · Nov 12, 2024
New award for public servants killed on duty ‘vitally important’, say fathers Bryn Hughes and Paul Bone both received an Elizabeth Emblem following the deaths of their daughters Pcs Nicola Hughes and Fiona Bone. The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Sep 24, 2024 Former police leader allegedly made sexual remark about widow of PC Andrew Harper Tribunal hears John Apter, since suspended, said he wanted to ‘comfort’ widow of officer killed on duty
Wales Online · Jul 2, 2023 Police banned from wearing memorial badge at Pride because it is 'anti-trans' Officers wear the badge to commemorate those who have fallen in the line of duty
The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2023 Met Police ‘bans wearing of Thin Blue Line badge by officers at London Pride’ The symbol has become politically charged in the US, where it has been used by counterprotesters at Black Lives Matter marches.
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Evening Standard · Dec 31, 2022 Widow of Pc Andrew Harper made MBE for justice campaign in his name Lissie Harper successfully campaigned to introduce mandatory life sentences for people who kill emergency service workers
Evening Standard · Dec 30, 2022 New Year Honours: Lionesses lead list as Queen guitarist Brian May scoops knighthood Stars from sport, music and TV among those honoured
Daily Mirror · Dec 30, 2022 Nanny who raised money for kids fleeing Ukraine recognised in New Year Honours list Nanny Louenna Hood, 38, is among the everyday heroes recognised in the New Year Honour list and will receive a British Empire Medal for helping children fleeing Ukraine
The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2022 Widow of slain Pc Andrew Harper made MBE for justice campaign in his name Lissie Harper successfully campaigned to introduce mandatory life sentences for people who kill emergency service workers.
Reuters · Sep 23, 2022 South Africa mine dam collapse highlights patchy regulation The collapse of a tailings dam in South Africa earlier this month has put the spotlight on the need for binding global regulations of facilities used to store mining waste, investors and industry leaders said.
The Canberra Times · Sep 10, 2022 The night Queen Elizabeth saw Blue Poles She was a regular visitor to Canberra's best tourist spots.
Daily Mirror · Jul 11, 2022 PC Andrew Harper's killer, 20, caught downing homemade booze inside high-security prison Henry Long, 20, was jailed for 16 years in 2020 for the manslaughter of PC Andrew Harper in 2019 - he was jailed alongside his pals Albert Bowers and Jessie Cole, 18 at the time