I note with interest that there is an attempt to kick the application for a new Full Sutton prison into the long grass until after the ERYC election on 2 May.

Various avenues are currently being deployed. While others are on stand by.

So ends the nod and wink.

My Position

My position remains unchanged. When it finally does go to committee I will request refusal.

I am firmly of the belief that the planned new prison will not be built.