Braverman hits out at officers taking the knee or dancing with protesters
‘They want us to act like robots,’ police federation strikes back at home secretary’s investigation
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‘They want us to act like robots,’ police federation strikes back at home secretary’s investigation
Suella Braverman believes public confidence has been damaged by conduct by officers, saying "political activism does not keep people safe, solve crimes, or support victims".
Suella Braverman unveiled a review into activism and impartiality in policing as she urged officers to adopt political neutrality.
Ministers now say the police will pursue leads on all crimes, but why wasn’t this happening already? Budget cuts, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff
Public confidence in the police is being “eroded and needlessly damaged” because of officers who are “politicised” and “partisan”, the Home Secretary has warned.