Labour MP Jonathan Hinder, a former police officer, has launched a scathing attack on the national leadership of the Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW), describing it as 'rotten'. Speaking in Parliament, he recounted harrowing experiences from his frontline service, including attending a triple homicide and dealing with suicide attempts, to highlight the challenges officers face.
Hinder criticised the Federation's chief executive, Mukund Krishna, who was arrested last month as part of a fraud investigation and reportedly earned £1.4 million in salary and bonuses over two years. He argued that the 140,000 members are forced to pay subscriptions due to a 'monopoly and fear' of losing representation, and called for officers to be allowed to join alternative organisations.
Policing Minister Sarah Jones responded that the Government is 'ready to do the right thing', acknowledging that the status quo is not an option. Federation chairwoman Tiff Lynch admitted it has been a 'difficult period' and defended a new transformation programme aimed at reforming governance and culture.
