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Originally Posted by Oberon
(snip) Besides, I get the impression that our police force is about to have its own problems to deal with over 'plebgate'. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-24536328
Relations between politicians and the police have had their ups and downs over the years, but with the stabbing cuts, the pushing of PCSOs to make up the gap in regular officers and the constable bypass plans (which is ridiculous IMHO) have put things down to a new nadir, were it not for the police being one of the services that can't actually go on strike (thanks to legislation passed after the 1918 and 1919 strikes), I think they would have gone on strike by now like the Fire Brigade, and I really would not blame them. They're being asked to do more with less whilst being urinated by on the politicians and being told to smile whilst getting wet. |
I've researched online for the "Plebgate" incident. Obviously only the people involved know the truth, but I suspect in the end those Police officers will be thrown under the bus, regardless of what the truth is.
It gets even worse since the whole issue is publicized by the media. This will hurt Police credibility with the people at large, making their job even harder every day.
I can't help thinking those Police officers were just doing their job and following orders which concerned every one's safety, and Mr. Mitchell just couldn't be bothered.
Very sad business.