Andy Burnham's government to accelerate building of 100 new prison places

The Government is accelerating the construction of prison places to combat overcrowding, with Justice Secretary Alex Norris announcing a £110 million investment. This funding aims to speed up the creation of 100 new prison places. Additionally, ministers have signed a contract to facilitate the development of a new prison in Lancashire, which will provide 1,700 places. These measures form part of a broader strategic effort by the Government to expand capacity within the prison estate.