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Violent and sexual criminals poised for release after two third of sentence under SNP plans

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By David Bol Verified
| MSN UK Verified
SNP ministers are also proposing changing the definition of a short-term prisoner from four to five years, allowing more inmates to be released early. Prisoners jailed for violent and sexual crimes are poised to be released after serving just two thirds of their sentence as SNP ministers grapple with prisons over capacity by around 800 inmates. SNP Justice Secretary Neil Gray has proposed that long-term prisoners could be released and serve the final third of their sentence in the community.
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John Swinney reveals 'agony' of Peter Murrell embezzlement as SNP to pursue compensation from former CEO

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By David Bol Verified
| MSN UK Verified
John Swinney has suggested the SNP will be pursuing a compensation claim against Peter Murrell after he was jailed for embezzling party funds SNP leader John Swinney has spoken out about the “agony” of Peter Murrell's embezzlement as he confirmed party bosses were exploring obtaining compensation from its former chief executive for his crimes.
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Starmer's downfall: How the PM plummeted from his historic election win to getting his marching orders

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By David Bol Verified
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Keir Starmer's response to the rise of Reform hastened his downfall, despite his resounding election victory two years ago. Less than a month of taking office, Keir Starmer's government announced plans to cut winter fuel allowances for pensioners. A Scottish Labour figure told me at the time that “I'm sure it's part of a bigger plan and shouldn't be seen in isolation”. “Otherwise we're in deep trouble before we've even started”, the source jokingly added.
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