Cuts’ toll on cop Javid
THE Home Secretary’s police chief brother admitted funding cuts had forced him to “fundamentally review” resources and shut down a station.
Weeks before Sajid Javid took office, Bas Javid, Chief Supt of Solihull Police, said: “Boots on the ground make the difference.”
He was defending the closure of Solihull Police Station and said: “Given the distinct choice between officers and buildings, I would choose officers any day.” England and Wales have lost 21,805 officers under the Tories. On Wednesday, Sajid Javid spoke of his brother in a speech. Shadow Policing Minister Louise Haigh said: “Sajid Javid has voted for every single reckless police cut. If he won’t listen to Home Office experts, let’s hope he will listen to his own brother.”