Two UK Government Ministers Say Sorry Over Joke Caught on Camera

A video from 21 July 2026 caught Defence Secretary Wes Streeting joking that Justice Secretary Alex Norris "wants to let them all out" — referring to a plan releasing some prisoners early this September. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood joined in. Both apologised. Victims' advocates were outraged; Rape Crisis CEO Ciara Bergman said freeing convicted rapists early is "no laughing matter."