David Cameron rules out allowing prisoners right to vote

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David Cameron has insisted that the government remains committed to making sure prisoners do not get the right to vote.

His comments follow reports that the coalition is in negotiations with the European Court following their ruling that it is illegal to bar all prisoners from voting.

Speaking during Prime Minister's Questions, David Cameron said prisoners would not be given the vote under his government.

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