Overview

• Rishi Sunak commits to recruiting 8,000 additional police officers to boost neighborhood security.
• The initiative will be funded by a 25% increase in visa fees and higher immigration health surcharges for students.
• The plan includes giving police new powers to tackle crimes such as knife offenses and phone thefts.
• Labour criticizes the proposal, arguing it relies on high migration and lacks a sustainable funding model.
• The Conservative manifesto claims the new officers will be fully warranted and dedicated to local communities.