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  • WM PCC Election 2024

    WM PCC Election 2024

    A statement from Jay Singh-Sohal, former West Midlands PCC Candidate (2019-21): “I care deeply about tackling rising crime in the West Midlands, but believe our current PCC system is not fit for this purpose in our large, vibrant yet complex region. The policy levers to better affect crime lie within the Mayor’s office, particularly with… Read more

  • Solihull Police Station threatened by Labour PCCs politically-motivated decisions

    Solihull Police Station threatened by Labour PCCs politically-motivated decisions

    Following claims by the Labour PCC that officer jobs are under threat if police stations remain open, below is a statement from Jay Singh-Sohal, (former West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner candidate, 2019-21) to the Solihull Observer in full: “Solihull police station does not threaten the frontline but rather the PCCs own politically-motivated decisions. He… Read more

  • Labour PCC wasting taxpayers money trying to save his 100k job

    Labour PCC wasting taxpayers money trying to save his 100k job

    On ITV Central Tonight calling out Labour PCC for spending taxpayers funds on trying to save his 100k job instead of frontline policing & saving police stations. This as residents will soon find a hike to their council tax for policing. This is why we need a Mayoral/PCC merger. Interviewed: Thurs 15 Februrary 2024. Full… Read more

  • As Solihull sees 66% rise in Crime under Labour PCCs, calls for Mayor to take on Policing powers

    As Solihull sees 66% rise in Crime under Labour PCCs, calls for Mayor to take on Policing powers

    Solihull borough has seen a significant rise in crime since Labour took charge of policing, with total annual recorded crime now up by 66% compared to twelve years ago. The increase means that between January and December 2023 there were a total of 19,232 crimes committed across the borough. The alarming findings follow a Freedom… Read more

  • Boosted! UK building gigabit networks faster than Europe. Solihull families and businesses benefit from better connectivity.

    Boosted! UK building gigabit networks faster than Europe. Solihull families and businesses benefit from better connectivity.

    Jay Singh-Sohal has welcomed the news that 98.4% of Solihull now has access to Gigabit broadband, thanks to ongoing investment from the Conservative Government. It comes as the UK reaches a major connectivity milestone, with 80% of residents’ country-wide now having access to high-speed internet connections. Better connectivity helps families, boosts productivity for businesses and… Read more

  • “No more excuses left for rising crime” as West Midlands Police budget hits record £790m

    “No more excuses left for rising crime” as West Midlands Police budget hits record £790m

    Our region is receiving yet another significant funding boost, with an increase of £50m in 2024-25 for policing.  That’s a percent increase of 6.8% from the Conservative Government, compared to the previous year. It means that West Midlands Police will receive total funded of £789.4m for the next year, a record figure for England’s second… Read more

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