Andy Burnham asks for his Widdecombe remarks to be corrected
Key Takeaways
- Andy Burnham requested a correction to the parliamentary record.
- The PM's comments on the Widdecombe murder case were deemed a breach of the sub judice rule.
- Conservative MPs criticized the remarks for undermining the presumption of innocence.
- The government confirmed a formal correction will be published in Hansard.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has sought to correct the parliamentary record following controversial comments regarding the murder of Ann Widdecombe. During Prime Minister's Questions, Burnham referred to an individual as being responsible for the crime, prompting accusations that he violated the sub judice rule and the presumption of innocence.
Conservative MP Jesse Norman demanded an apology, noting that the accused, Joshua Kerry, has not yet entered a plea and is awaiting trial. The government confirmed that a correction has been submitted to Hansard, with ministers emphasizing that the Prime Minister misspoke and has since taken steps to rectify the error.
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