Rishi Sunak Says He Wants to See More Criminals in UK Prisons
- British premier says crime crackdown is part of ‘leveling up’
- UK prisons face overcrowding, with just 1,000 spare spaces
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak
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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said he wants to see more criminals locked up in UK jails, stressing his Conservative credentials to a fractious party and seeking to woo voters by talking tough on crime.
The premier said he views cracking down on crime as being part of the “leveling up” agenda that was instrumental in helping the ruling Conservatives win over dozens of so-called red wall seats from the opposition Labour Party in the 2019 general election.