The right hon. Member intervened on the debate, questioning whether the right hon. Lady's interventions were out of order.

Intervened to address concerns raised by the Labour Front-Bench team about crime rates and online crime.

Asked the right hon. Lady to acknowledge the significant falls in specific crimes such as burglary, robbery and knife crime, despite acknowledging some difficulties faced by police forces.

Congratulated the right hon. Lady for her speech and asked about Labour’s plans for tackling online crimes such as ID theft.

Joined in to express horror at the increase in knife crime in north-east England, questioning whether a long-term sustainable plan is needed to address serious crime issues.

Asked whether Labour would recommend devolving policing and crime policy to Wales, as proposed by the Welsh Labour Government’s Commission on Justice in Wales.

Agreed with the right hon. Lady about the reduction of PCSOs but also pointed out that police stations are closing, impacting officers' ability to perform paperwork.

Defended the Government's record on sentencing in rape cases and criticised Labour for voting against a clause that saw people convicted of rape spending two-thirds of their sentence in prison.

Agreed with the right hon. Lady on the low conviction rates for rape due to cuts in policing budgets, emphasising support for victims.

Emphasised the need to prioritise supporting victims of crime alongside efforts to end violence against women and girls.

Maintains order in the debate, cautioning a member about crossing a line of acceptable behaviour.

Intervenes to discuss the importance of neighbourhood policing for rebuilding trust between police and communities.

Supports community policing, referencing a meeting with chief inspector on cutbacks in Northern Ireland and emphasises that central to future policy.

Emphasises the importance of empowering police officers to be robust and take zero-tolerance action against criminals who blight town centres.

References the significant rise in hate crime cases over a decade, highlights issues with prosecution rates, and seeks comments on these challenges.

Asked for a Hillsborough law committing to parity in legal representation for victims of state-related deaths or disasters.

Requested the Home Secretary to join in thanking Inspector Rob Lawton and his team for their work and asked about the start date for reviewing police funding formulae.

Acknowledged innovative community hub initiatives in West Mercia region; questioned when a detailed review of these models would begin.

Suggested the model of community hubs be considered for rollout across Shropshire and west midlands.

Asked the Home Secretary to clarify the discrepancy in policing numbers between 2010 and current levels.

Questioned why there would still be fewer police officers in west midlands than there were in 2010 despite the government's efforts to increase numbers.

Challenged the Home Secretary on the decrease of neighbourhood police officers; questioned whether a woman is an adult female and demanded commitment to sending police to every domestic abuse incident.

Asked if taking advice from Labour would be advisable given rising crime rates in Labour-controlled London.

Highlighted mismanagement under Andy Burnham’s leadership, questioning accuracy of the Home Secretary's claims regarding Labour-run police forces.

Inquired about disciplinary action against former Chief Constable Mike Veale and asked for clarity on responsibilities between PCCs and Government.

Asked the Home Secretary to commit that police will attend every domestic abuse incident; questioned if women are adult females when being beaten by husbands.

Welcomes the debate on crime and policing, criticising the Conservative Government's record over the past 13 years. Notes high crime rates, low charge rates, and reduced police funding under Tory rule. Highlights issues like serious violent crime, knife crime, and domestic abuse in Coventry North East. Calls for a Labour government to provide necessary resources to police.

Highlights the irony of Labour’s stance on crime while their local police and crime commissioner fails to address issues like antisocial behaviour in Rother Valley. Criticises lack of focus on rural areas despite increased officer numbers across England and Wales. Questions the effectiveness of the Labour PCC's deployment decisions, suggesting Sheffield-centric priorities. Condemns the proposed increase in police precept without a clear plan for its use.

Intervenes to point out that despite additional resources provided by national Government, there are still fewer police on the streets of South Yorkshire than in 2010. Emphasises ongoing underfunding issues.

Intervenes to highlight that 20 million people experienced antisocial behaviour last year and questions the effectiveness of proposed small-scale projects in addressing widespread cuts by Conservative Government.

It is an honour to speak in this really important debate. Recent YouGov polling suggests that 66% of Britons think the UK Government are handling crime badly, with more than 14 million people affected by graffiti, drug dealing and noise issues each year. The Tory Government has been too weak on crime and antisocial behaviour; while they remain asleep at the wheel, Labour’s plan aims to tackle these issues seriously. In my constituency, cars with illegally modified exhausts have caused significant disruption, impacting residents' quality of life severely. South Wales police commendably work with limited resources but require more support from the UK Government. Since 2015, neighbourhood police officers have been cut in thousands by the Tories, undermining preventative and proactive roles in communities, including handling petty crime and antisocial nuisance. The criminal justice system's failure to address rape cases adequately is a critical issue; only 1.3% of rape cases result in charges, necessitating an overhaul of the entire system. Improved neighbourhood policing can play a central role in ensuring public safety and rebuilding trust. Police failures regarding misogyny and violent attitudes against women and girls must be addressed through accountability measures. A Labour Government would reintroduce proper neighbourhood policing residents can trust after decades of neglect by the Tories. The police recently acknowledged profound failings in the Hillsborough tragedy, but it is time for a specific law to enable justice for victims.

Acknowledges increased police presence but calls for further investment to address crime, particularly gang violence. Notes the chilling effect on communities and suggests a zero-tolerance approach to antisocial behaviour.

Highlights increased crime rates in Wakefield district and calls for investment in community policing and additional officers. Emphasises the importance of neighbourhood policing and outlines Labour's plan to hire 13,000 additional police officers and PCSOs.

We have actively voted for policies to cut crime and build safe communities, including the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022. Since my election, we have added 16,743 new police officers and increased funding by £1.1 billion to £16.9 billion in 2022-23. Essex has benefited from £432,000 through the safer streets fund, resulting in a 10% decrease in overall crime and a 22% drop in neighbourhood crime since 2020. In Southend, there are now 395 new police officers helping to reduce violent and street crimes significantly.

Neighbourhood policing is crucial for community safety. Cheshire police have made significant efforts to tackle serious crime, but there is a need for more officers due to the challenges of violent crime and county lines exploitation. Nationally, 6,000 neighbourhood police officers and 8,000 PCSOs have been cut under the Conservative government, and in the north-west, PCSO numbers have almost halved from 806 to just 411.

Order has been called for a formal five-minute limit on all speeches to accommodate all colleagues who wish to participate in the debate.

She criticised the Labour opposition for having a narrow worldview confined to London, urging them to learn from Lancashire's police achievements. She highlighted the positive changes brought about by the Conservative Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), Andrew Snowden, including reopening police stations, improving community policing with PCSOs like Tony Wojnarowski and James Slater, and setting up new antisocial behaviour problem-solving units. Fletcher emphasised that these improvements were made despite Labour's previous leadership allowing local policing structures to deteriorate. She also mentioned the creation of dedicated neighbourhood and response team structures, which had previously been dismantled under Labour's rule.

She rose to speak but her full contribution is not provided in the given text. Her position will need to be completed with the rest of the debate transcript.

Acknowledged the efforts of local police in Lancaster and Fleetwood, highlighted the challenges faced by neighbourhood policing teams due to budget cuts, emphasised the importance of remuneration for police officers, praised PCSOs for their community engagement, and called for more resources and support from the government.

Critiqued the motion against it, highlighted the Government's efforts in increasing police numbers ahead of schedule, emphasised the reduction in crime since 2010, criticised the Labour party for opposing government measures without offering alternatives, and called for retention of newly recruited officers and fair funding for Hampshire.

I echo the calls made in this Chamber for a Hillsborough law and thank all police officers, PCSOs, and support staff. Officers give life and limb, making ultimate sacrifices; their dedication is recognised and honoured. People's safety is one of the greatest priorities of any Government, but the Conservative record on crime has been dire: crime up, charge rates down, prosecution numbers tumbling, local police stations shut, frontline officers slashed by 20,000, and support staff slashed. There are more than 3,000 reports of antisocial behaviour daily; rape and sexual offences at record highs; knife crime up over 70% since 2015. PCSO numbers in the north-west have fallen by 47% compared to 2010. The closure of public service desks in Runcorn, Northwich is under threat due to the Tory police and crime commissioner's plan.

I appreciate the contributions from both sides. We all care about our communities and need to do what is right in this place. I thank the police for their hard work, especially on the parliamentary estate. South West Hertfordshire has seen an uptick in attempted burglaries leading to fear of increased crime, though figures may not reflect it. The chief constable of Hertfordshire police and the police and crime commissioner are fully aware of what is required to combat crime; retention remains a real issue, especially with recruitment challenges. Community prevention advice includes simple steps like locking doors and using timer switches for lamps. Social media warnings: avoid advertising your absence online. Our communities need education on safety measures from both the police and local government.

After 13 years of Tory rule, crime is up, prosecutions have plummeted, criminals are let off the hook, victims are let down. Antisocial behaviour impacts mental and physical wellbeing; it can lead to miscarriages or repeat arson attacks. Labour's community and victim payback board would help tackle such issues. The backlog in Crown courts (60,000 cases) and magistrates courts (350,000 cases) shows poor choices leading to dangerous criminals going unprosecuted; nearly 99% of rape claims don't result in a charge or summons. Victims face a 1,000-day delay from initial report to completion. This Government's record for keeping people safe is catastrophic; members of the public are paying the highest price.

Constituents are increasingly reporting antisocial behaviour and crime, leading to a loss of safety and security. Since 2010, the number of police officers has been decreasing in Barnsley, despite some recovery over the last three years. Antisocial behaviour incidents include attacks on buses, roaming dogs attacking children, vandalism, and reckless driving. A Labour Government would introduce new police hubs and neighbourhood prevention teams to ensure a visible police presence.

There is an erosion of trust in the police, necessitating renewed policing by consent across communities. The case of Child Q highlights issues such as strip searches without appropriate adult supervision and children held overnight in unsuitable conditions. Research indicates that 41% of child suspects are kept in custody overnight, a figure that must be addressed to ensure children's rights and safety.

The reduction in police funding over the past 13 years has led to under-resourced services, leaving victims without recourse and perpetrators more brazen. In Birmingham, there is a high rate of violent and sexual offences, causing fear among women walking alone or leaving their homes. Neighbourhood policing, when properly funded, can reduce crime incidence and increase public trust in policing.

The debate is crucial for keeping communities safe and secure, with Newport West facing issues such as rising rape charges and knife crime. Labour's record of cutting crime by a third under the last Labour government highlights their commitment to law and order. Ruth criticises the Conservative Government for running down public services and undermining respect for the rule of law. She also mentions the recent investigation into misogyny in Gwent police force, expressing sympathy and solidarity with those affected, and calls for urgent action on this issue.

Noted that Margaret Greenwood would be the last Back-Bench contributor before winding-up speeches begin in five minutes. No detailed contribution was provided beyond logistical information.

Joined Labour Members in calling for a Hillsborough law and highlighted the destruction of neighbourhood policing under Conservative rule, leading to 6,000 fewer neighbourhood police officers and 8,500 fewer PCSOs. Margaret detailed violent crime incidents in Wirral West, emphasising the fear among young people aged 10-14 about crime, gangs, and gun violence. She requested a meeting with the Home Secretary regarding additional support for Wirral communities affected by organised crime and highlighted police officer numbers reductions due to Conservative cuts.

Conservative Members are concentrating on London only, ignoring issues in the rest of the country.

Challenges Sarah Jones by pointing out Labour's record against crime legislation, questioning how she reconciles her stance with Labour voting against measures to crack down on crime. He argues for catching and locking up more people.

Acknowledged the reduction of crime rates, increase in police officer numbers, and addressed specific issues such as knife crime and sexual offences. He cited figures showing a record number of officers expected to be present by April, challenged Labour's approach to law and order with examples from Sadiq Khan in London and Labour councils in Croydon.

Intervened to praise the Minister for his work and expressed concern about police funding formula's impact on rural areas, specifically asking for a meeting to discuss Lincolnshire’s needs.

Asked why there were fewer neighbourhood police officers and PCSOs compared to 13 years ago, highlighting that twice as many people now say they never see the police on patrol.

Asked a question about neighbourhood policing but was cut off by the end of the speech.