More than 9,000 domestic abusers are expected to be released from prison early within three years under a Labour scheme, with around 3,000 perpetrators freed annually before completing their full sentences. The Daily Mail reports that Conservative politicians and charity leaders have accused Health and Social Care Secretary Andy Burnham of endangering vulnerable women by allowing the policy to proceed, reigniting concerns about the government's approach to prison capacity and offender management.

The early release scheme, which excludes rapists and the most serious sex offenders, was previously paused by Burnham after it emerged that the killers of PC Andrew Harper would have qualified for release under its terms. The Prime Minister has now given the go-ahead for the plans to resume, prompting fresh criticism from opposition figures and domestic abuse charities who warn the move puts survivors at risk.