# UK politicians launch inquiry into prison crisis fueled by drugs, drones, and heat

Former UK Home Secretary Amber Rudd and Labour MP David Lammy are spearheading an investigation into the country's prison crisis, which has been worsened by rampant drug use, drone deliveries, and oppressive heat. The inquiry seeks to identify systemic failures and propose solutions to overcrowding and violence.

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### Health
- [The Guardian Health](https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/jul/12/drugs-drones-heat-amber-rudd-david-lammy-prison-crisis-review-wandsworth) — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 17:02:22 GMT