This government is serious about fixing the broken prison system we inherited, which is why we've already delivered more than 3,200 prison places in just two years.</p><p>

The government is spending £110m on creating more cells in existing prisons in England and Wales as part of its plans to tackle overcrowding.

Existing space within prisons, such as unused office space, laundry rooms and storage areas, will be converted into cells.

The announcement comes at a time of crisis for the prison system, which is close to maximum capacity, with the government being criticised for its handling of an early release scheme.

Lord Chancellor and Justice Secretary Alex Norris said the government would be The government's plan to tackle overcrowding in England and Wales is expected to see an increase in prison places, with over 3,200 new cells being built within the next two years.

Existing space within prisons will be converted into cells, including unused office space, laundry rooms, and storage areas. This will help reduce the number of prisoners on remand and improve safety conditions for inmates.

The £110m investment is part of a larger plan to increase prison capacity by 14,000 places by 2031. The money will be used to build new cells in existing prisons, as well as upgrade existing facilities.

Shadow justice secretary Nick Timothy has expressed concerns about the government's handling of an early release scheme, which has seen hundreds of dangerous offenders released onto the streets. He argues that this is a