Mother of PC Harper ‘bitterly disappointed’ that son’s killers remain eligible for early release – UK politics live
Government revises plans to tackle prison overcrowding amid pressure from MPs and victims but domestic abusers and killers could still be released early Pupils in Scotland’s schools received their exam results this morning, with exam pass rates at all levels having risen this year, including a record number of National 5 passes. Almost 270,000 receiving a passing grade at National 5, up from about 262,000 last year. Pass rates for National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher also increased across the board, to 79.2%, 76.7% and 77.6% respectively. This is testament to the breadth and strength of Scotland’s education system, the professionalism of our teachers and school staff, and the hard work of our young people. It is particularly pleasing to see another narrowing in the attainment gap between the most and least deprived areas. Lowe’s offer to work together came after Restore finished fourth in the Greater Manchester mayoral election, ahead of the Liberal Democrats and Tories – a relatively impressive feat for an electoral startup only months old. The party also finished third in the Makerfield byelection, the strongest Westminster electoral performance since at least 2010 by a party that has not only endorsed explicitly far-right positions but welcomed far-right activists into its ranks. Continue reading...
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