POLICE

I'm continuing to crack-down on crime and anti-social behaviour to make our streets safer.

I'm backing our police. Giving them the powers and resources they need to keep us safe. And toughening up the law so that sentences fit the crime.

  • Working with our Police and Crime Commissioner I'm making sure we get our fair share of the new 20,000 front line police officers being recruited. Lancashire has secured over 600 so far. And I'm pushing for more.
  • I've consistently voted for tougher action against the worst criminals by increasing the time spent behind bars.
  • And regularly go out with the police on drug raids, to identify the tools they need to clean up our streets and combat ASB.

News

Degree only entry scrapped for Police Officers

Local MP Antony Higginbotham has welcomed the announcement by the Home Secretary that policing degrees will no longer be a requirement for trainee officers looking to join the police. Under the current requirements every police officer in England and Wales is required to be educated to degree level

Antony raises anti-social behaviour in Parliament

Local MP Antony Higginbotham spoke in Parliament to raise ASB and youth justice with the Leader of the Commons Penny Mordaunt MP this week. Speaking in Business Questions Antony said:  In my constituency residents are contacting me about anti-social behaviour.

Creating Safer Streets

When I was elected, I made a promise to do all within my power to come down hard on those who commit crime and anti-social behaviour within our borough.   Because people deserve to feel safe both on the streets and at home. It’s why my focus in this area has been on two direct pledges.

A British Bill of Rights

One of the greatest attributes of the UK is our deep-rooted understanding of rights and responsibilities.

A Safe Space for Victims of Domestic Abuse

In a bid to increase the number of locations victims of domestic abuse can seek confidential help, HSBC in Burnley has signed up to the Safe Spaces initiative in partnership with Hestia Charity. They join three other pharmacies currently offering the service. The Initiative provides a safe sp

Burnley Labour Blocking the Deportation of Dangerous Foreign Criminals

Convicted child rapists, drug dealers and other violent criminals were among seven people on a deportation flight this morning (18th May). The Government had originally intended to deport 112 foreign criminals but in Parliament today Home Office Minister Tom Pursglove said that last minut

Domestic Abuse Plan Domestic Abuse Plan launched by Government

Further measures to tackle domestic abuse, building on the measures brought in over the last 2 years to strengthen protections for victims, have been announced by the Home Secretary with the backing of Conservative MPs. The Tackling Domestic Abuse Plan which was unveiled today (Wednesday 30th), aim

‘Cyberflashing’ to become a criminal offence

‘Cyberflashing’ is to become a new criminal offence with perpetrators facing up to two years behind bars under new laws being introduced by the Government. The practice typically involves offenders sending an unsolicited sexual image to people via social media or dating apps, but can also be over d