The Chancellor lashed out at the former Tory administration as Labour came under deepening pressure over the scenes outside jails.
Rachel Reeves admitted today that she was 'angry' after astonishing celebrations outside prisons yesterday following the early release of prisoners.
Some were greeted by a cacophony on their release, with friends blasting out music and giving them new clothes, and some even spraying the former prisoners with sparkling wine to celebrate their newfound freedom.Keir Starmer's press secretary today accused the Tories of 'sitting on their hands' when they knew prison numbers were approaching crisis levels in June, before the election.
'We will make sure that we those prison places are available but we have had to make the tough decisions to clear up the awful mess the previous Government left for us.' Those released today included hardened drug dealers, violent domestic abusers and even people who have played roles in the killing of teenagers, much to the fury of their victims' loved ones.
A new book by ITV journalist Anushka Asthana claims that Alex Chalk told the PM that if he did not bring in an early-release scheme in June they may need to 'get down on their knees and pray'.
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