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Tuesday 22 October 2024 07:29, UK

Sky News' assistant political editor Sam Coates and Politico’s Jack Blanchard provide a daily briefing on the upcoming political events, all in less than 20 minutes.

Today, over a thousand inmates are set to be released ahead of schedule, prompting journalists Jack and Sam to delve into the justice secretary's reassessment of sentencing practices. They question whether home detention could address the issue of excessive prison populations.

Additionally, what are the key topics on the agenda for today’s cabinet meeting?

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