Richard Burgon, Labour’s Shadow Justice Secretary, commenting on the escape of a prisoner from outside Aintree University Hospital, said:

“Liz Truss is fast becoming the Secretary of State for prison escapes. Under her watch the prison system lurches from crisis to crisis and she seems to have no cure.

“Liz Truss’ flagship Prisons and Courts Bill is due to this week and the pressure on her to deliver is mounting.”