Police Reform White Paper Debate

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Department: Home Office
Monday 26th January 2026

(1 day, 9 hours ago)

Commons Chamber
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Shabana Mahmood Portrait Shabana Mahmood
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I can give my hon. Friend that assurance. Responsibility for high standards across the whole service will in future sit with the National Police Service, but in the meantime I am working closely with police leaders everywhere to ensure our standards are as strong as they can be, so that no matter where you are in the country, you get the quality of service that you deserve.

Wendy Morton Portrait Wendy Morton (Aldridge-Brownhills) (Con)
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On this Government’s watch, in the west midlands we now face a £41 million black hole, which we are told will lead to a reduction in policing numbers. Under these new reforms, how will the Home Secretary ensure we see a net increase in the west midlands, particularly in my constituency?