A politics podcast from three Police and Crime Commissioners - Matthew Barber, Lisa Townsend and Matthew Scott. News and comment on national issues, not just policing. <br/><br/><a href="https://matthewscottuk.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">matthewscottuk.substack.com</a>
Police and Crime Podcast
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A politics podcast from three Police and Crime Commissioners - Matthew Barber, Lisa Townsend and Matthew Scott. News and comment on national issues, not just policing. <br/><br/><a href="https://matthewscottuk.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">matthewscottuk.substack.com</a>
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Recent Episodes
February 5, 2026
Goodbye to local policing?
<p>Shabana Mahmood announced her police reform programme last week with plans for a “British FBI” and mergers to create mega forces.</p><p>But the Home Secretary’s reform programme lacks key evidence - there is no proof bigger is better.</p><p>Three PCCs discuss Home Secretary’s reform programme and what sits behind it.</p><p>We also discuss the latest from Westminster with Sir Keir Starmer’s future in the balance and Kemi Badenoch’s performances improving.</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://matthewscottuk.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1">matthewscottuk.substack.com</a>
January 17, 2026
Government changes course on digital identity cards
The podcast analyzes Prime Minister Keir Starmer's reversal on digital identity cards, exploring the implications of this policy shift and questioning whether it is the right decision.
January 14, 2026
Go now: West Midlands Police Chief must resign
<p>In a special discussion, Matthew, Lisa and Matthew discuss the fiasco at West Midlands Police and the position of Craig Guildford, the Chief Constable. Should he resign, of must the PCC sack him?</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://matthewscottuk.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1">matthewscottuk.substack.com</a>
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