Overview

• James Cleverly raises concerns about the feasibility and implications of the 'standing army' of public order police.
• Cleverly questions the potential for a paramilitary force and the specific powers this new unit will hold.
• The plan includes the deployment of thousands of trained officers to hotspots, with 6,000 officers expected to be available soon.
• Justice Minister Heidi Alexander clarifies that the initiative expands the existing mutual aid scheme for police deployment.
• Details on the budget, recruitment timeline, and operational base for the new unit remain unclear.