There is a spring in the step of some Tories these days. After the recent downfall of Angela Rayner and Peter Mandelson, the Conservative attack team seemingly has the bit between their teeth. So, it is perhaps no surprise then that Robert Jenrick – the XL Bully of Tory attack dogs – is playing his part in harrying poor David Lammy at the Ministry of Justice.

Lammy’s flagship Sentencing Bill was debated yesterday in the Commons. Among its provisions was a scheme to allow the early release of prisoners in England and Wales who have demonstrated good behaviour. Given their massive majority, the government won by Pyongyang-level majorities when the Conservatives forced a vote. But that doesn’t mean Jenrick and Tory high command are done yet…

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