Rutland's Police and Crime Commissioner says his decision to join Reform will not change
his commitment to helping the police and courts to keep communities safe and that the fight against crime across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland continues unabated. Rupert Matthews said a move to leave the Conservative Party after over 40 years support was not taken lightly and he believes change is needed.
‘As Police and Crime commissioner for Leicestershire and Rutland, I daily face the fight against crime. I see ordinary hard working people burgled, robbed and mugged. Shoplifting is getting out of control. Anti social behaviour is turning too many of our town centres into an apocalyptic wasteland of lawless Britain. Now I've got nothing but admiration for our police officers and PCSOs. They're doing a fantastic job, but they are fighting crime with one hand tied behind their back. We need to cut the dark heart of wokeness out of our criminal justice system and allow the police and courts to get back to what they're supposed to be doing, which is keeping our communities safe’.
Rutland & Stamford Pride in Oakham this weekend
Maintenance on Nature Reserve building at Egleton
Injured man continuing to receive treatment
Freeze on Council Tax likely for Rutland residents
International Agility Festival returns to Rutland Showground
Business as usual at Rutland County Council
Britain in Bloom judges in Uppingham
Burghley House closed due to high winds
Water issues in the villages
Weekend sports round up
Open water swimming event at Rutland Water
Lyndon Village Fete open this afternoon
