Sexual abuse survivor scolds Labour and Tories for using early release scheme as 'political football' - 'It's tiresome!'

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A survivor of sexual abuse has hit out at the Government and the Tories for using Labour's early release scheme as a "political football".Speaking to GB News, Vicki Crawford said the infighting between political parties is becoming "tiresome" and they should focus on blocking violent criminals from being released early.Discussing the potential early release of her abuser, Ms Crawford told host Camilla Tominey that he was sentenced to seven years in 2024 for eight counts of indecent assault.She explained: "There were concurrent sentences, so it looked like more when you factor in each count per sentence.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say "However, seven years didn't feel like very long in prison because he would be released at the 50 per cent mark."But now, because of the changes at 33 per cent, he would be due for release when this scheme goes live."Ms Crawford stressed that the impact her abuser has had on her life has been "catastrophic".She told GB News: "It wasn't just the crimes...

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