The Prime Minister
What is the record since 2010? Since 2010, crime is down by 50% under the Conservative Government. There are 20,000 more police officers, we have given them more powers, and we have toughened up sentencing—all opposed by Sir Softie over there.
[Official Report, 19 April 2023, Vol. 731, c. 237.]
Letter of correction from the Prime Minister.
An error has been identified in the response I gave to the right hon. and learned Member for Holborn and St Pancras (Keir Starmer).
The correct response should have been:
The Prime Minister
What is the record since 2010? Since 2010, crime is down by 50% under the Conservative Government. We are confident that we will have had 20,000 more police officers by the end of March, we have given them more powers, and we have toughened up sentencing—all opposed by Sir Softie over there.