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Scottish Labour's Policing Overhaul Promises Safer Communities

11/26/2025

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Gregor Poynton, Livingston MP, praised Scottish Labour's community policing overhaul as a breakthrough for West Lothian, noting it would restore named officers in communities and free up 360 officers for frontline duties.
He cited illegal off-road biking and fireworks misuse and urged action from the SNP government.
Labour Leader Anas Sarwar announced a Mental Health Emergency Response Service to provide urgent care by trained professionals, reducing police handling of incidents.

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Gregor Poynton, Livingston MP, praised Scottish Labour's community policing overhaul as a breakthrough for West Lothian, noting it would restore named officers in communities and free up 360 officers for frontline duties.
He cited illegal off-road biking and fireworks misuse and urged action from the SNP government.
Labour Leader Anas Sarwar announced a Mental Health Emergency Response Service to provide urgent care by trained professionals, reducing police handling of incidents.