20-07-2017 17:34 via theguardian.com

Rising crime spells deep trouble for Theresa May

Problem for PM is that crime figures are accompanied by news that police numbers have reached lowest level since 1985The latest set of police recorded crime figures published on Thursday showing accelerating double-digit rises across England and Wales spells serious political trouble for Theresa May and her home secretary, Amber Rudd.Related: Crime rise is biggest in a decade, ONS figures showContinue reading...
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