Liberal Democrat Home Affairs spokesperson Ed Davey has today
slammed Policing Minister Nick Hurd for accusing police
chiefs of routinely exaggerating the pressures they face.
Speaking in Parliament today, Ed Davey warned “Police chiefs say
the pension deficit, if it’s filled, could cost up to 10,000 police
officers." He asked the Minister “Does he agree with them?”
Responding to Ed Davey, the Minister said: “No I don’t. I think the
number is exaggerated, which is not...Request free trial
Liberal Democrat Home Affairs spokesperson has today slammed Policing Minister
for accusing police chiefs of
routinely exaggerating the pressures they face.
Speaking in Parliament today, warned “Police chiefs say the
pension deficit, if it’s filled, could cost up to 10,000 police
officers." He asked the Minister “Does he agree with
them?”
Responding to , the Minister said: “No I don’t. I
think the number is exaggerated, which is not unusual for the
police.”
Following the exchange, Liberal Democrat Home Affairs
spokesperson said:
“Police chiefs are warning of huge further cuts to police
numbers, and the Conservatives’ response is simply to accuse them
of exaggerating. It’s deeply alarming.
“Unnecessary Tory cuts have already taken almost 5,000
officers off the streets since 2015. With serious violent crime on
the rise, the last thing we need is even more cuts.
“The Liberal Democrats demand better. Instead of cutting
police budgets further and disparaging senior officers, we would
stop the Tory cuts and give forces an extra £300 million a year to
recruit more officers and make communities safer.”
