John McDonnell

John McDonnell

Labour — Hayes and Harlington

Speaking in the House of Commons on 1 September 2026

Debate

Criminal Justice Reform

Contribution

I thank my right hon. Friend for grasping the nettle of IPP prisoners. I remind the House that it was Bob Neill, the Conservative Chair of the Justice Committee, who built consensus on that Committee and brought forward a report to urge the Government to act and set up a number of proposals. I see that Bob’s name is not on the list of advisers that the Secretary of State has mentioned. It would be useful having him on board, I believe.

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