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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Tara Cobham

Police warn Starmer of ‘stark choices’ on investigating crimes if faced with cuts under spending review

Sir Keir Starmer has reportedly been warned by UK police chiefs that forces could face “stark choices” on which crimes to prioritise investigating amid fears over spending cuts.

Head of the Metropolitan Police Sir Mark Rowley was among the senior police officers who issued the direct warning in a letter to the prime minister ahead of the unveiling of next Wednesday’s spending review, according to reports.

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