Dominic Casciani

A statement from John Robertson’s family. It is with immense pain and sadness that we announce the passing of our wonderful husband, dad and grandad.  John passed away peacefully on Christmas morning with his wife and family by his side,  after a long illness.  Our only comfort in our grief is that his struggles are now over, and he is reunited with daughter Jessica. “Robbo” was treasured by many as a footballing hero but to us he was just John and dad, the family man…kind, loving, witty, fun and loyal. Although our hearts are breaking, we will always be grateful for the years we were privileged to share with him and the amazing memories we made. We will miss him every day and love him always. John leaves wife Sharyl, daughter Liz and sons Andrew and Mark, as well as granddaughters Jess and Phoebe.

It is astonishing that Labour councillor Ricky Jones, who was caught on video calling for throats to be slit, is let off scot free - whereas Lucy Connolly got 31 months prison for posting something no worse. The development of two tier justice is becoming increasingly alarming. It cannot have been a question of uncertain evidence as Jones was on video clearly calling for violence. The government must come forward with plans to ensure justice is handed out equally, regardless of the background or views of the perpetrator - but as far as I can see this Labour government seems to be quite happy with two tier justice.

Keir Starmer goes in on the prisons crisis as lower level defendants are released on police bail without hearings after jails ran out of space Some prisoners will be freed up to 70 days early after ministers to ease overcrowding crisis Rishi Sunak says that no-one who poses a risk to public safety will be released