Andy Burnham blocks early release for rapists — but killers and domestic abusers could still walk free, as Britain’s prison crisis spirals’

‘Andy Burnham insists he has pushed prison reforms “to the very limits” — yet killers, including two men convicted over the horrific death of PC Andrew Harper, could still be released halfway through their sentences.Also: the Prime Minister heads off on a family holiday just two weeks after taking office — leaving Louise Haigh, who previously resigned after failing to disclose a fraud conviction, effectively in charge.Reform UK unveils its plan to use the Royal Navy to return Channel migrants to France, even without French agreement — as a “mega-dinghy” carrying 160 people reportedly catches fire during an attempted crossing.And the row between Nigel Farage and Rupert Lowe descends into public bickering over a possible pact between Reform and Restore, amid warnings that splitting the vote could hand Labour another government.Plus, Julia and Tom pay tribute to the provocative and brilliantly funny columnist Rod Liddle — a singular writer who delighted in upsetting all the right people.Julia Hartley-Brewer broadcasts on Talk from Monday to Thursday, 10AM to 1PM.Available on YouTube and streaming platforms, along with DAB+ radio and your smart speaker. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.