Direction of Government

Debate between Tahir Ali and Judith Cummins

Tuesday 1st September 2026 Commons Chamber

[Madam Deputy Speaker (Judith Cummins)]

Before I call for the next question, may I remind Members that I am trying to get in as many people as possible? If the questions could be shorter, that would be very helpful for everyone.

[Tahir Ali (Birmingham Hall Green and Moseley) (Lab)]

I will follow your advice, Madam Deputy Speaker. Neighbourhood police numbers are down, and youth services have been cut to the bone. Is it any surprise that youth crime is rising? Does the Prime Minister agree, as do the constituents of Birmingham Hall Green and Moseley, that we need to commit to both, not as optional extras, but with long-term ringfenced funding, so that we do not lose another generation to the streets?