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Police watchdog wants politicians to do more to tackle antisocial behaviour
Public ‘miserable’ amid antisocial behaviour neglect

By politics.co.uk staff Police watchdog Denis O’Connor has called on the government to do more to address antisocial behaviour, after it emerged one in four complaints are ignored by police. Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary has raised the concerns about the 3.6 million reports of antisocial behaviour made each year, compared to the 4.6 million… Read more »

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Route ahead not straightforward for high-speed rail
High-speed rail plans unveiled

By Alex Stevenson Britain’s plans for a high-speed rail link have been unveiled by transport secretary Andrew Adonis, with the fastest trains between London and the West Midlands taking just 30 minutes. The proposed 250mph rail line between London and the Midlands will only begin service from around 2025, with construction not due to start… Read more »