Former inmates leave HMP Brixton.Former prisoners publicly thanked Andy Burnham as they were released early from jail.
Around 700 inmates are being let out before the end of their sentences today as the government tries to ease prison overcrowding.
One prisoner, dressed in shorts, a T-shirt and trainers and holding his belongings in a bin bag, said to reporters as he left HMP Durham: “Justice system, what justice system? Thank you Andy Burnham.”
Another prisoner gave a thumbs-up to cameras as he walked away.
A man leaving HMP Cardiff, who was asked if he had a message for the prime minister, said: “Thank you very much and don’t get me back here again, bro.”
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