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Thames Valley Police Left £900K Out of Pocket for Trump Visit

3/24/2026

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Thames Valley Police will not be reimbursed for more than £900,000 spent policing U.S. President Donald Trump’s Windsor state visit.
Police and crime commissioner Matthew Barber expressed disappointment and noted £350,000 had been reimbursed to local councils.
Barber said local taxpayers should not bear the burden as such visits rise during Buckingham Palace refurbishment.
The Home Office confirmed some funding for additional expenses but did not address officer time costs.

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Thames Valley Police will not be reimbursed for more than £900,000 spent policing U.S. President Donald Trump’s Windsor state visit.
Police and crime commissioner Matthew Barber expressed disappointment and noted £350,000 had been reimbursed to local councils.
Barber said local taxpayers should not bear the burden as such visits rise during Buckingham Palace refurbishment.
The Home Office confirmed some funding for additional expenses but did not address officer time costs.