September 06, 2022 - 1542 views
As the UK prepares for a new Conservative party leader and Prime Minister, North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner Andy Dunbobbin has this afternoon made a statement to the media.
In it, he wished the Rt. Hon Liz Truss, MP his best wishes in leading the country. Mr. Dunbobbin said:
“The Prime Minister enters office at a challenging time for our country and the Police Service and, despite coming from a different political outlook, I wish her well in her task. With a cost of living crisis affecting us all, there’s no time to waste in getting down to work and dealing with what is sure to be a tough winter.
“Policing and crime featured prominently in the leadership campaign and I look forward to more detail on the Prime Minister’s wish to see crime reduced and more officers on our streets. These are goals we can all support. But such optimism requires a similar level of investment and that is where the Prime Minister and new Home Secretary should start.
“The public values the Police and the outstanding work they do in keeping our communities safe and free from crime. But they need the same recognition and value from Government and I would urge the new administration to look again at police pay.
“I would also urge them to look further at the devolution of justice and policing to Wales, which is the logical next step in our journey as a mature democracy. The new Prime Minister will have to make difficult and pressing decisions that will affect us all over the coming months.
“But, whatever happens, I know that the officers of North Wales Police will continue do their duty and unfailingly serve the people of North Wales, and I thank them for their dedication and commitment.”
