Clarke: Firms should hire prisoners

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High street firms should hire prisoners and help get more ex-offenders into work, the Justice Secretary has said.


Kenneth Clarke said businesses, including household names such as Virgin and Marks & Spencer, can hire ex-offenders without damaging their reputation or values. Up to 40 companies will attend a Downing Street reception later this month where Mr Clarke will outline how prisoners can make loyal and committed employees.

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