Chris Huhne
Liberal Democrat MP for Eastleigh
Police pledge no substitute for local priorities
Commenting on the ‘police pledge’ unveiled by Jacqui Smith today, Liberal Democrat Shadow Home Secretary, Chris Huhne said:
“There is something ridiculously New Labour about setting a national target to take account of local views.
“Ministers should get rid of this national public relations fluff and ensure that local police are accountable to local people.
“The police pledge is no substitute for local priorities.”