Calls for government review into Huw Edwards’ sentencing led by Tory leader hopeful

TORY leadership hopeful Tom Tugendhat today demanded ministers review Huw Edwards’ sentencing decision.

The Shadow Security Minister wrote to Attorney General Richard Hermer KC requesting a formal review under the Unduly Lenient Sentences regime.

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Politicians have begun demanding a probe into the sentences handed down to disgraced former broadcaster Huw EdwardsCredit: PA
Tory leadership hopeful Tom Tugendhat has demanded a review under the Unduly Lenient Sentences regime

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Tory leadership hopeful Tom Tugendhat has demanded a review under the Unduly Lenient Sentences regime

Mr Tugendhat blasted the courts for slapping Edwards with a sentence “inconsistent with the guidelines set forth by the Sentencing Council for such offences”.