Diane Abbott: 'I Mispoke' Over WrongPolice Figures

Diane Abbott: 'I Mispoke' Over WrongPolice Figures

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The transcript covers a series of events where Diane Abbott struggled to provide accurate figures for the cost of recruiting 10,000 police officers during a radio interview. Jeremy Corbyn later clarified the cost as £300 million. The Police Federation highlighted the need for more officers due to rising crime rates. Labour faced criticism for financial missteps, impacting public trust. The party aimed to present a robust stance on crime, but errors in communication led to challenges in maintaining credibility.

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