Boris Johnson – We will end automatic early release
The Prime Minister joined Andrew Marr this morning to give his first extensive interview since Friday’s terror attack on London Bridge. Usman Khan, who was previously convicted for his involvement in plotting to bomb the London Stock Exchange in 2010, killed 2 members of the public, including 25-year-old Jack Merritt. Khan was sentenced to 16 years in prison, but only served half of that before being released under license. Marr challenged Johnson over why the Conservatives had not changed the previous Labour government’s policy of early release for the most violent offenders:
BJ: I think it’s repulsive that individuals as dangerous as this man should be allowed out after serving only 8 years. That’s why we are going to change the law.
AM: You’ve been in power for ten years and you’ve done nothing about it…
BJ: …We’re going to bring in tougher sentences for serious violent and sexual offenders, and for terrorists.
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