During our new Prime Minister’s first Statement to the House of Commons, I was pleased to welcome his excellent plan to recruit 20,000 more police officers to patrol our streets. It is hugely welcome that more police will be out on the beat, catching criminals and deterring crime - exactly as local people in Corby & East Northamptonshire have asked to see happen. I also welcomed the commitment to a new ‘Police Covenant’ - something I have long called for - which demonstrates a recognition of the bravery and commitment of police officers and the sacrifices they make in the line of duty. This is an excellent start in office on the policing issue and I was delighted to hear that the Prime Minister has further plans to back our bobbies over the next three years.