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'This has to stop' - Boston and Skegness MP makes call for fairer police funding amid fear of job losses


Published on 2025-02-07 08:41:17 - MSN
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  • The MP for Boston and Skegness has decried the formula used to allocate funds to the nation's police forces, as Lincolnshire Police announces it is considering plans to shed hundreds of roles in order to balance its books.

The article discusses the concerns raised by Matt Warman, the MP for Boston and Skegness, regarding the funding disparities in police services across different regions of the UK. Warman has called for a fairer distribution of police funding, highlighting that Lincolnshire Police, which covers his constituency, is facing potential job cuts due to insufficient funds. He argues that the current funding formula does not adequately account for the unique challenges faced by rural and coastal areas like Lincolnshire, which have a high number of visitors and seasonal population changes. Warman emphasizes the need for a funding model that reflects the actual policing demands and prevents the necessity for Lincolnshire Police to reduce its workforce, thereby ensuring public safety and effective law enforcement in the region.

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