Mr David Lammy

Mr David Lammy

Labour — Tottenham

Speaking in the House of Commons on 3 February 2026

Debate

Separation Centres Review

Contribution

I recognise in the question the power of the right hon. Gentleman’s Catholicism and belief in redemptive capacity. It is important that we have the best psychiatrists and those with the necessary psychosocial skills working with this group of offenders, but I am convinced that we must remain cynical and cautious in relation to that group, recognising that someone can present for years as a passive, compliant prisoner and yet down the line suddenly attack prison officers in the way that we saw.

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