To become the next us president have finally met and finally debated. Donald trump and Kamala Harris strode the stage in the Swing State of pennsylvania, for what turned out to be a fierce clash with claims, many of them false, hurled in each direction. Topics included the economy, abortion and immigration. It was a Prime Time showdown which often turned personal. We have been monitoring the Opinion Polls as the pollsters try to track how the two fared, but both candidates and the campaigns are claiming that they came out best. Moments after the debate, Donald Trump entered the Spin Room to telljournalists hed won the night. Our senior North America Correspondent Gary Odonoghue was watching the debate in philadelphia. The abc News President ial debate. Here now, David Muir and linsey davis. Good evening. Im David Muir, and thank you forjoining us for tonights abc News President ial debate. Not just the first debate for these two as president ial candidates, but the first time these two
Off into orbit in the hope over the next 2 months. Those released today had been senteneced to up to five Years Injail they have served 40 of their time rather than the usual 50 . Those jailed for more than 4 years for serious violent offences, Sex Offences and domestic abuse are not eligible for early release. The Justice Secretary says every available measure is being taken to protect the public. Heres our Uk Correspondent daniel sandford. At wandsworth prison today. 0h . Inmates walking free early from their sentences, celebrating with their friends. Some Hiding Theirfaces as they left the jail. Lets go hi, lets go others making up for lost time with their partners, while a few were worried about their future. Im going to be sleeping on a bench tonight, do you know what i mean . Theres no messing about. Im going to go to probation, and if theyve gotten an address for me, im the pope. In liverpool, prisoners Coming Out weeks earlier than expected. Did you come out under the early Rel
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