PM Burnham apologises over Ann Widdecombe murder case comments

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 14:32 · Archive

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has apologised for comments he made about the Ann Widdecombe murder case. The details of what those comments were remain unclear from the available reporting.

Burnham emphasised the importance of the legal principle of presumption of innocence, stating that it 'goes back to Magna Carta' and 'applies without exception'. This appears to be his rationale for the apology.

How it is being reported

• Prime Minister Andy Burnham apologises over Ann Widdecombe murder case comments“The presumption of innocence goes back to Magna Carta. It applies without exception”Sheffield Star · 15 Oct, 14:14
• Prime Minister Andy Burnham apologises over comments about Ann Widdecombe murder case“The presumption of innocence goes back to Magna Carta. It applies without exception”Rotherham Advertiser · 15 Oct, 14:02

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