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Defence Secretary Apologizes After Comments on Early Prisoner Release Heard on Mic
The Defence Secretary has apologized after comments regarding early prisoner release were inadvertently picked up on a microphone. He and Mahmood were also heard making jokes about the new justice secretary.
22 Jul, 05:40 — 22 Jul, 07:30
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Streeting apologises after early prisoner release comments heard on mic
The defence secretary and Mahmood were also heard making jokes about the new justice secretary.
Read full article →The IndependentMostly Factual24d ago
Wes Streeting apologises after prisoner comments picked up by microphone
The Defence Secretary made the remarks in a conversation with Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood and the new Justice Secretary Alex Norris
By Rob Freeman
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First report: The Independent · 22 Jul, 05:40|Full coverage: 2 · 2h|Window: 2h
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