Minister dismisses ‘two-tier justice’ claim in light of Henry Nowak tragedy as ‘slur’ on police – UK politics live
The UK government has dismissed claims of 'two-tier justice' in the wake of the Henry Nowak tragedy. Lucy Rigby, the chief secretary to the Treasury, labeled these allegations as a 'slur' on police officers. The debate continues as Labour candidate Andy Burnham prepares to address the issue during a BBC byelection special.
- ▪Lucy Rigby stated that claims of two-tier policing are a slur on police officers.
- ▪Keir Starmer has also rejected the notion of two-tier policing in Britain.
- ▪Andy Burnham is expected to provide a more detailed response to the Nowak case later today.
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03.54 EDTMinister dismisses ‘two-tier justice’ claim in light of Henry Nowak tragedy as ‘slur’ on policeGood morning. The most interesting event of the day may well turn out to be one taking place late tonight, when Andy Burnham, the Labour candidate for Makerfield and potential next PM, takes part in a BBC byelection Question Time special. Yesterday, Burnham said that at some point today he would give a more considered response to the Henry Nowak murder, and the issues it has raised about policing and race equality. It is not clear yet whether we will get that response on QT, or before.But this morning the government seems to be firming up its opposition to those claiming that what happened to Nowak was evidence of “two-tier justice”.
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