Policing & Resources
Police funding, police numbers, police recruitment
Recent PMQs Questions
View all 87PMQs 2026-09-02
Thank you, Mr Speaker, and welcome back. I also welcome the Prime Minister to his role. We have many shared passions—sport, music, and a deep sense of community. I know we both have a strong desire to...
PMQs 2026-09-02
My constituents appreciate the extra neighbourhood policing funding for Cardiff, but Cardiff remains the only UK capital without specific capital city police funding. This anomaly is unfair and indefe...
PMQs 2026-07-08
Over the past week, rules and regulations have come understandably under sharp focus, but even more important than rules and regulations is the law. On that topic, I believe there are a number of thin...
PMQs 2026-07-08
Since Labour taking over, that number has dropped by over 2,000 officers. The Leader of the Opposition highlighted this Government's failure to defend us internationally. Today, I have highlighted the...
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I know that the Deputy Prime Minister has struggled with police visibility. London will be less safe because of the Government's police cuts and Sadiq Khan's decision last week to block a key contract...
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Will the Prime Minister take action to end two-tier policing where different ethnic groups are treated differently by the police?...
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Will the PM join me in paying tribute to Henry's family? Will he also call for recognition of the mistakes made by the police?...
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Last week, Members from across this House and the other place felt compelled to write to Jo Boydell, the chief executive of Travelodge, following reports that in 2022 staff in one of the company's hot...
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Grant cuts and over-optimistic Treasury assumptions have led to the planned closure of eight fire stations and the loss of 96 retained firefighters in Wiltshire and Dorset. Will the Prime Minister fac...
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Joining Prime Minister in congratulating Team GB on winter Olympics success and solidarity with Ukraine allies after four years resistance to Putin's war machine. Former PM Gordon Brown raised shockin...
Recent Ministerial Questions
View all 886Regional Funding 2026-09-08
What words of comfort can the Minister give to Salisbury residents? Since this Government came in, we have seen the lowest settlement or one of the lowest three settlements on police funding and local...
Topical Questions 2026-07-13
North Northumberland has seen an increase in rural crime. What reassurance can the Minister provide regarding this issue?...
Topical Questions 2026-07-13
Frontline police officers have lost confidence in the national leadership of the Police Federation due to high salaries and lack of change. Should they be allowed to set up an alternative?...
Topical Questions 2026-07-13
Pennine Domestic Abuse Partnership is a strong example of non-judgmental, trauma-informed support for victims of domestic abuse. For many women, it is the first point of contact; however, for others, ...
Topical Questions 2026-07-13
If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities. The incident involved over 10,000 Muslims and the arrests of twelve individuals....
Police Officer Numbers 2026-07-13
The MP highlighted that under the previous Government, police numbers reached a record high but have since fallen. He asked if the Minister is doing anything to protect response policing officer numbe...
Police Officer Numbers 2026-07-13
The MP welcomed the addition of 48 neighbourhood officers, but asked for clarification on when the outdated funding formula will be changed and more officers deployed....
Police Officer Numbers 2026-07-13
How does merging Essex into a regional force increase public confidence in policing when there is already concern about fewer officers?...
Police Officer Numbers 2026-07-13
What estimate her Department has made of the number of police officers in September 2024 and 2025. The Minister confirmed a reduction under this Government, and there are concerns that becoming part o...
Domestic Abuse Police Response 2026-07-13
What progress has been made on improving the police response to domestic abuse? We are rolling out domestic abuse protection orders across England and Wales, and have trebled the number of forces with...