Labour Unveils Biggest Policing Reforms in 200 Years to Keep Communities Safe
Labour has launched the most ambitious reforms to policing since forces were professionalised two centuries ago, setting out a new model designed to tackle crime more effectively and rebuild trust in policing.
The reforms will create a simpler, more accountable system, with local policing strengthened and national capability enhanced to fight the most serious and complex crimes.
Key measures include:
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A review to reduce fragmentation by merging forces where appropriate -
A new National Police Service to tackle serious organised crime and terrorism -
Tougher accountability, including powers to remove failing chief constables -
Guaranteed response times for serious incidents -
A major expansion of the Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee, ensuring every council ward has named, contactable officers -
A strengthened Police Now graduate recruitment programme -
£140 million investment in technology to cut paperwork and free officers for frontline work
Labour’s reforms will restore neighbourhood policing, improve national coordination, and ensure the police have the tools and leadership they need to protect communities across the country.
