Alan Johnson says Theresa May took “the easy way out” over McKinnon extradition

Alan Johnson’s attack on the Home Secretary’s decision can be read here, but the thrust of it is:

“Theresa May has not reached a brave decision, she’s taken the easy way out. The Home Secretary is there to uphold the law; to put justice before popularity. This was an appalling decision irrespective of how many plaudits it receives.”

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