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Police Report Finds No Outstanding Forces, Chiefs Under Probe

7/5/2026

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Lord Blunkett and Lord Herbert will publish a police leadership report on Monday.
The review found no force received an outstanding rating and a third were judged needing improvement.
Eight current or former chief constables are under disciplinary action or investigation according to the report.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer rejected claims of two-tier policing after Nigel Farage linked Henry Nowak’s murder to the alleged system, prompting criticism.

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Lord Blunkett and Lord Herbert will publish a police leadership report on Monday.
The review found no force received an outstanding rating and a third were judged needing improvement.
Eight current or former chief constables are under disciplinary action or investigation according to the report.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer rejected claims of two-tier policing after Nigel Farage linked Henry Nowak’s murder to the alleged system, prompting criticism.