π¨ NEW: The full statement from PC Andrew Harper's widow accusing Andy Burnham of "betrayal" by not excluding his killers from the early release scheme
"This is disgusting. I am beyond appalled and bristling with anger to hear that Andrewβs killers are soon to be free to roam the streets.
"What abhorrent message does this send? How dare Ministers say the killing of a police officer is not enough of a βsickening crimeβ that deserves the stiffest of punishments.
"The level of disrespect the Government are showing to Andrew and other victims β and to their loved ones such as me β is beyond contempt.
"The killers of Andrew have shown no remorse... they robbed us of our future. They are vile criminals, and they should remain in jail.
"To release them early from their already pitiful sentences is an affront to justice. The Government and the justice system have not just let me down... they have added insult to injury. They are meant to be on our side.
"This is an utter betrayal - and it's one I will not be able to forgive or forget"
@Grouse_Beater Looks to me as if the Commonwealth Games are in their last throes. Absence from free to air television is only going to accelerate it's demise.