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Lib Dems in arrest claims

Date published: 04 March 2010

The Liberal Democrats claim they would see 1,500 more criminals arrested in Greater Manchester each year if they were running Britain.

Their policing plans would see an extra 155 officers on average making 1,570 more arrests, according to Councillor Elwyn Watkins, who is also the party’s Oldham East and Saddleworth candidate.

He said: “People would be able to sleep more soundly thanks to our pledge to award Greater Manchester Police an extra 155 officers.

“All the research shows that arresting criminals and punishing them is the best way to reduce crime. Those extra 155 officers in Greater Manchester will be expected to make an additional 1,570 arrests. That would mean up to 1,500 less crimes committed and criminals being brought to justice each year.”

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Is this the same Liberal Democrat party that when in opposition stated they would keep all care homes open but when in power closes them?

In the words of that excellent comedy actor Richard Wilson, I don't believe it. We can tell the elections are getting near. Promises, promises. We have heard it all before.

Don't believe a word they say! Remember Woodbine Street and the massive 4% council tax hike.
Vote for anyone but Liberal Democrat, you've seen their handy work recently!

Dear me Elwyn. I went to school with you lad and you haven't aged well. Forget trying to arrest more. Its the same 5% we arrest, let go and arrest again. Just lock them up rather than give community orders and there would be no need to keep chasing them. And no need for more police officers that drive round in white vans all day. We can't afford them. It's easy spending somebody else's money!