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flag Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood calls for policing reform, citing inefficiencies and a £1.2 billion budget gap, and plans to abolish Police and Crime Commissioners by 2028.

flag Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has criticized England and Wales’ 43-force policing system as a "postcode lottery" and "irrational," citing inefficiencies, budget shortfalls, and misallocated national functions like air services and vetting. flag She announced plans to abolish Police and Crime Commissioners by 2028, replacing them with mayors or policing boards, and confirmed a forthcoming white paper on reform, including potential force mergers. flag A £1.2 billion national budget shortfall and outdated technology are driving the push for fewer, larger forces. flag Mahmood also launched a review of police powers related to protests and social media, emphasizing that lawful speech should not be policed online.

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