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Priti Patel – 2020 Comments on Police Numbers

The comments made by Priti Patel, the Home Secretary, on 30 July 2020.

We are delivering on the people’s priorities – putting more police officers on the streets to cut crime and keep us safe.

Our brave police officers have gone above and beyond during the coronavirus pandemic, clearly inspiring many others to join them.

My support for them remains unwavering – they deserve our utmost gratitude and respect.