Last Thursday saw Parliament debate the issue of policing in London, a very big issue for many across the constituency.  Karen used this opportunity to praise the achievements of Neighbourhood Police Teams but called for better communication and extended patrol hours to reflect public concern.  She also called for a bigger drive to help prevent crime.”

I believe that the figures for crime and policing in London clearly demonstrate one crucial thing—the relationship between increased resourcing for the police and reductions in crime. If we use the year 2000 as our baseline, there have been dramatic achievements of which we should be very proud. The MPA, the Mayor and all the individuals on the front line of policing deserve considerable credit. That does not mean that every single crime that occurs is not a serious and sometimes devastating event for the person who is a victim.

Read Karen’s full contribution or read the full debate.