The increase in Cumbria Police’s budget has been welcomed by Dr Neil Hudson, Penrith and the Border MP.

This funding is part of a total of £843 million increase across the country taking Cumbria’s total to £145.2 million which is an increase of £8.9 million, a 6.6 percent increase on last year.

Additional funding will help make sure that crime is effectively tackled by the police and people are kept safe.

Commenting, Dr Neil Hudson MP said:“This additional funding for our police from the Conservative Government is excellent news for Penrith and The Border.

“This funding, alongside the 192 new police officers in Cumbria, will make our streets safer and help cut crime.

“The Conservatives are taking a tough stance on all crime and delivering the long-term decisions needed for a brighter future.”

This new funding is a 30.7 percent rise in cash terms compared to 2019-20, as part of the Conservative Government’s long-term efforts to cut crime and keep our communities safe.

The proposed package for 2024-25 could see a total of up to £18.4 billion pledged to support the police to cut crime, tackle anti-social behaviour and pursue county lines gangs.

This announcement comes weeks after the Conservative Government’s introduction of five new pieces of legislation to keep our streets safe.

These will ensure criminals are locked up for longer, victims are protected, with police and intelligence services given further powers to protect us, delivering on the promise to clamp down on crime.

The Conservative Government is focused on taking the long-term decisions required to tackle crime in our communities, whilst continuing to support victims in Penrith and The Border, and across the country.