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.