The Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime, Kaya Comer-Schwartz, faced backlash for her failure to communicate planned Metropolitan Police front desk closures. She admitted knowledge of the cuts since June or July, and the proposal includes closing 18 counters while keeping only 20 open to address a £260 million budget deficit. Conservative Susan Hall criticized Mayor Sadiq Khan for not attending the meeting, questioning accountability. Lib Dem Hina Bokhari suggested Comer-Schwartz avoided discussing the cuts during prior meetings, raising concerns about transparency and public trust in the police leadership.
A heated City Hall meeting revealed that Deputy Mayor Kaya Comer-Schwartz knew of Metropolitan Police front desk closures since June or July, raising accountability concerns.
The proposed cuts plan aims to close 18 police counters, retaining only 20, in response to a £260 million budget shortfall for the Metropolitan Police.
Conservative leader Susan Hall criticized Mayor Sadiq Khan for his absence at the emergency meeting, questioning his commitment to the police and public safety.
Lib Dem member Hina Bokhari challenged Comer-Schwartz about her awareness of the cuts prior to committee meetings, indicating concerns over transparency and scrutiny.
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