Oral Question·Home Office
“What steps her Department is taking to help tackle crime in city centres.”
Tabled: 9 September 2025Answered: 15 September 2025
Asked by
Jessica Morden
Labour — Newport East
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for the Home Department
Answer from Hansard
The Minister for Policing and Crime (Sarah Jones)
The United Kingdom boasts a fantastic array of cities, each of which has a unique character and appeal. In order to thrive, our city centres must be safe. That is why this Government are putting policing back on the beat and bringing in stronger powers to crack down on shop theft and antisocial behaviour.