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Starmer’s narrow victory is a problem for all of us
Everyone has lost. There are no winners. That is the reality of the vote on the Government’s Welfare Bill, or the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill, as it is properly known.
There has been parliamentary drama certainly, but there are no actual beneficiaries. For those who have only picked up the occasional headline, here’s my take on recent events.
PCC’s report shows wide range of work done to make Thames Valley safer
13% reduction in neighbourhood crime
The number of funded neighbourhood police constable posts more than doubled – from 149 in 2023 to 328 in 2025
Knife crime down by 7%
Road safety: Overall KSI (killed and seriously injured) incidents reduced by 18%
PCC supports new videos for educators, parents and carers
Our priority is to protect children and we found that working in partnership and reaching out to those who work with children and young people can make a huge difference.
Neighbourhood Policing Week
This week marks Neighbourhood Policing Week of Action, an opportunity to shine a light on the positive work our officers are doing to protect communities across Thames Valley.
New quishing alert: £3.5 million lost last year to fraudulent QR codes
QR codes are becoming increasingly common in everyday life, whether it’s scanning one to pay for parking, or receiving an email asking to verify an online account. However, reporting shows cyber criminals are increasingly using quishing as a way to trick the public out of their personal and financial information.
Spending review leaves Government’s Safer Streets Mission in tatters
It is clear that with cuts to policing budgets and the government’s determination to max out the bill for local council tax payers, there will simply be no way the Government can deliver on their promises.