- Under the Conservatives, crime has fallen by 54 per cent since 2010 and we have recruited 20,000 new police officers since 2019, but there is more to do to improve local policing.
- That is why the Conservative Party’s 2024 election manifesto sets out a clear plan, to crack down on crime in Stevenage. The manifesto promises to recruit 8,000 new full-time police officers with full power of arrest, expand the acquisitive crime tagging pilot, ensure life means life for the worst murderers and introduce a police Licence to Practise, rebuilding trust in the police.
- Only Rishi Sunak and the Conservatives have a clear plan and will take the bold action needed to reduce crime and deliver a brighter and more secure future for generations to come.
Alex Clarkson has welcomed the launch of the Conservative Party’s 2024 election manifesto, setting out a clear plan of bold action to crack down on crime and keep our communities safe, building a brighter future for people across Stevenage.
As part of the clear plan to crack down on crime and keep communities safe, the Conservatives will build on their successful delivery of 20,000 more police since 2019, recruiting 8,000 more full-time neighbourhood police officers with the full power of arrest – equivalent to an additional police officer for every ward in England and Wales.
The Conservatives have also set out a clear plan to expand tagging for those convicted of theft, burglary and other acquisitive offences, rolling this out to police forces so more offenders so they can be monitored and managed in the community.
The Conservatives will also introduce a guaranteed Whole Life Order for any murderer who kills a single victim with sexual or sadistic conduct, unless there are exceptional circumstances. This will ensure more dangerous criminals will be locked up for life.
The Conservative manifesto also includes strong measures to drive up police standards and rebuild trust in the police. Under a Conservative government, a new Licence to Practise will be introduced for more specialist police roles and a new statutory requirement will be introduced to ensure all police officers are required to hold and maintain vetting clearance.
The choice in this election is clear. Stick with the plan to keep our communities safe with Rishi Sunak and the Conservatives or go back to square one with Keir Starmer and the same old Labour Party who have consistently opposed tougher measures on crime.
Alex Clarkson said:
The Conservative Government has made huge progress since 2010, driving down crime by 54 per cent and ensuring our communities are safer by recruiting 20,000 extra police.
We have a clear plan to build on this success, recruiting 8,000 more full-time fully warranted neighbourhood police, ensuring life means life for the worst offenders and rebuilding trust in our policy.
The choice for voters at this election is clear: stick with Rishi Sunak and the Conservatives who have a clear plan and will take the bold action needed to secure a brighter future for people across Stevenage. Or go back to square one with Keir Starmer and the same old Labour who will put up taxes by £2,094 for every working household.
