Police cuts would make them less effective

The transcript discusses potential police funding cuts and their impact on policing capabilities. Essential services like emergency response cannot be easily reduced. A watchdog report suggests reallocating resources to maintain officers on the beat, but significant job cuts are predicted if spending is slashed by up to 25%. The government warns that cuts will be substantial and affect all public services. The future of police funding remains uncertain, with an announcement expected in October.

What does the report predict regarding job cuts if spending is slashed by up to 25%?

What is the government's stance on the anticipated cuts to police funding?