Theresa May defends herself against criticism regarding cuts to police funding

The transcript discusses the resourcing of police forces, focusing on both counterterrorism and general officers. It addresses the reduction of police numbers by 20,000 and the debate over whether police budgets have been adequately protected. The Metropolitan Police's counterterrorism capabilities are highlighted as well-resourced. The discussion also covers the increase in armed police officers since 2015 and the protection of overall police budgets, despite suggestions from Jeremy Corbyn's Labour Party to cut them. Additionally, the transcript mentions the increased powers given to police to handle terrorism, which Jeremy Corbyn has opposed.

What is the primary focus of the initial discussion regarding police resourcing?

• Reducing police numbers

• General non-specialist officers

• Only counterterrorism policing

• Both counterterrorism and general policing

What has been said about the Metropolitan Police's resources?

• They are underfunded

• They have strong counterterrorism capabilities

• They lack armed officers

• They need more budget cuts

Since when has there been an increase in the number of armed police officers?

• 2010

• 2020

• 2015

• 2005

What stance did Jeremy Corbyn's Labour Party take regarding police budgets?

• They supported increasing budgets

• They suggested budget cuts

• They remained neutral

• They proposed reallocating funds

What has been the response to the increased powers given to the police?

• They have been ignored

• They have been reduced

• They have been opposed by Jeremy Corbyn

• They have been widely accepted