The Liz Truss Show The Liz Truss Show Extra with Nick Fletcher
Jan 19, 2026
Nick Fletcher, former MP for Don Valley and author of The Revival, dives into Britain’s policing crisis. He discusses the troubling grooming gang scandal and the need for Parliament to regain the power to remove ineffective police chiefs. Nick highlights how woke policies have eroded trust in law enforcement and the danger of two-tier policing based on religious biases. He stresses the importance of restoring accountability and the challenges facing frontline officers in today's climate.
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Policing Trust Has Eroded
- British policing has lost public trust because senior leaders appear influenced by ideologies and unaccountable bodies.
- Nick Fletcher argues this erosion prevents policing by consent and undermines frontline officers' legitimacy.
West Midlands Chief's Controversial Exit
- West Midlands Chief Constable retired after being found to fabricate evidence and appease local Islamists.
- Liz Truss highlights the case to show ministers lack legal power to sack him.
Silencing Shapes Policing Priorities
- Fear of being labelled racist or transphobic silences officers and the public, skewing enforcement priorities.
- Small fractions of politicised behaviour damage the entire force's reputation despite many good officers.
