The Tories need to stop dragging their feet and give Greater Manchester Police the resources they need – Abbott

Diane Abbott MP, Labour’s Shadow Home Secretary, responding to reports that Theresa May hasn’t committed to covering the full costs of the Manchester Terrorist attack, and speaking after a meeting with the Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police today, said:

“This is completely unacceptable and the Government must urgently explain why they have made this decision.

“I met with the Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police only today and he impressed upon me the pressure his officers are facing due to increasing demand and falling budgets.

“The Government need to stop dragging their feet and give Greater Manchester Police the resources they need.”