I do wonder if, with all this “woke” nonsense, there has been any consideration of an equality impact assessment on funding for rural areas.
Demands from other parts of the public sector are a huge burden. Forces are always there to help in times of need, but they are not a substitute for the NHS, ambulance services, or mental health practitioners. Maybe a directly elected health commissioner might help?
Preparations must be made to clear the backlog of court cases and prosecutions. There will be great pressure on charities helping victims.
The One Public Sector Estate programme provides far better value for money – and the co-location of the workforce has significant operational benefits.