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• Justice Secretary David Lammy faced backlash after inmates were wrongly released from Wandsworth Prison, prompting criticism over repeated prison errors

• Tory MP Robert Jenrick sparked controversy on live TV by calling Lammy’s explanation “bullsh***” forcing Good Morning Britain’s host to apologise for his language

• Lammy, who stood in for the Prime Minister at Commons questions, has been accused of avoiding scrutiny despite government promises of tougher checks

David Lammy was accused of “bullsh**” in a shock live TV moment today as he responded to critic

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