Streeting and Mahmood accused of making ‘cheap jokes’ about prisoner early release scheme
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Ministers Wes Streeting and Shabana Mahmood were caught on a hot mic making jokes about the prisoner early release scheme. Victims of crime accused them of making 'cheap jokes' and the ministers subsequently apologized. The video shows them ribbing new justice secretary Alex Norris, with Streeting calling him 'the enemy now'. The incident highlights ongoing sensitivity around early release policies and ministerial conduct.
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Victims feel disrespected by the jokes
In the video, Alex Norris can be seen walking towards Mahmood and Streeting.
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In the video, Alex Norris can be seen walking towards Mahmood and Streeting.
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- Social expectation that crime and punishment are serious matters
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Loaded language removed<p>Victims of crime say it’s ‘no laughing matter’ after ministers caught on hot mic ‘ribbing’ about scheme</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2026/jul/22/andy-burnham-labour-government-bus-fares-uk-politics-latest-news-updates">UK politics live – latest updates</a></p></li></ul><p>Victims of crime have accused ministers of making “cheap jokes” about releasing…
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In the video, Alex Norris can be seen walking towards Mahmood and Streeting.
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