Liberal Democrats call on Government to rule out cuts for frontline policing ahead of spending review

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Sir Mark Rowley, the head of the Metropolitan Police has warned Keir Starmer there will be “far-reaching consequences” if the Government makes cuts to policing in the upcoming spending review.

In response, the Liberal Democrat Home Affairs Spokesperson Lisa Smart MP said:

“Slashing funding for the police would be a serious mistake and likely worsen the epidemic of unsolved crimes across our country.

“The Government must heed the advice of our most senior police officers and rule out any cuts to frontline policing ahead of the Spending Review.

“Anything short of this would risk Labour abandoning their pledge to cut crime and keep local our communities safe.” 

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The story was originally reported in the  Times