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David Blunkett

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    Police leadership in England and Wales needs fundamental overhaul, government-backed review finds

    A landmark report co-chaired by Lord David Blunkett has found systemic failures in police leadership across England and Wales, with nepotism, low morale and a loss of focus on cutting crime.

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