Streeting apologises after early prisoner release comments heard on mic
Summary
Wes Streeting and Shabana Mahmood were recorded making joking comments about a government plan to release some prisoners early. Both politicians apologized, saying their remarks were made without bad intentions and that they take the issue seriously.Key Facts
- Wes Streeting is the new defence secretary.
- Shabana Mahmood is the home secretary.
- A video captured them joking about the early prisoner release scheme.
- They referred to Alex Norris, the new justice secretary, as “the enemy now” jokingly.
- Their comments were criticized by Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch.
- Both Streeting and Mahmood apologized for the comments.
- They said the early release plan is a serious matter.
- Streeting said the joke was a reference to an old joke and not meant to offend.
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