Burnham orders Justice Secretary back to parliament to block early release of PC Harper's killers

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has instructed Justice Secretary Alex Norris to return to parliament in September with revised prisoner early release rules after two of PC Andrew Harper's three killers remained eligible for release under changes due September 2026. Downing Street says excluding them risks prisons hitting capacity and collapsing within months. Norris is exploring alternatives including IPP releases and faster deportations.