Putting Things Right

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A politics podcast from three Police and Crime Commissioners - Matthew Barber, Lisa Townsend and Matthew Scott. News and comment on national issues, not just policing. matthewscottuk.substack.com

Episodes

  1. Goodbye to local policing?

    FEB 5

    Goodbye to local policing?

    Shabana Mahmood announced her police reform programme last week with plans for a “British FBI” and mergers to create mega forces. But the Home Secretary’s reform programme lacks key evidence - there is no proof bigger is better. Three PCCs discuss Home Secretary’s reform programme and what sits behind it. We also discuss the latest from Westminster with Sir Keir Starmer’s future in the balance and Kemi Badenoch’s performances improving. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit matthewscottuk.substack.com

    23 min

  2. JAN 17

    Government changes course on digital identity cards

    On this week’s podcast we discuss Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s latest u-turn which was on digital ID cards. After making a big announcement on them, Keir Starmer’s scrapped the policy. How many u-turns has Keir Starmer done now, but has he done the right thing? We also have our weekly game, so play along if you think you know the answers! — During this episode we did discuss the possible resignation of Craig Guildford, Chief Constable of West Midlands Police. We released it as a clip before he retired. You can still watch and listen on our feed. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit matthewscottuk.substack.com

    23 min
  3. Go now: West Midlands Police Chief must resign

    JAN 14

    Go now: West Midlands Police Chief must resign

    In a special discussion, Matthew, Lisa and Matthew discuss the fiasco at West Midlands Police and the position of Craig Guildford, the Chief Constable. Should he resign, of must the PCC sack him? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit matthewscottuk.substack.com

    7 min
  4. None for the road? The government’s new road strategy

    JAN 9

    None for the road? The government’s new road strategy

    Are Keir Starmer’s days numbered? Could the Labour Prime Minister be ousted in 2026 as a result of poor local election results and who will take his place. We go through the prospective runners and riders including Angela Rayner, Ed Miliband and Wes Streeting and whether Keir Starmer’s days are numbered. We also discuss the Government’s road safety strategy. Should older people be subject to eye tests, and the drinking limit reduced? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit matthewscottuk.substack.com

    27 min

  5. 12/11/2025

    What does police re-organisation mean?

    In the first episode for a while - PCCs Matthew Scott, Matthew Barber and Lisa Townsend are back to discuss the various reform programmes being proposed from devolution, local government reorganisation, police governance and police force mergers. In addition we talk about the latest from Westminster, and play a new political game! You can also watch on YouTube: Is Keir Starmer doomed and how long does he have left? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit matthewscottuk.substack.com

    33 min
  6. Is live facial recognition and AI used ethically in policing?

    10/07/2025

    Is live facial recognition and AI used ethically in policing?

    This is a recording of the fringe event hosted by the Conservative Group of Police and Crime Commissioners at Conservative Party Conference in Manchester. A panel consisting of Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp, PCCs Matthew Scott and Lisa Townsend, Festus Akinbusoye and Simon Clifford. We cover AI, live facial recognition, data and ethics. You can also watch on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@rebuildukonline This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit matthewscottuk.substack.com

    52 min
  • 6 Episodes

About

A politics podcast from three Police and Crime Commissioners - Matthew Barber, Lisa Townsend and Matthew Scott. News and comment on national issues, not just policing. matthewscottuk.substack.com

Information

  • Creator
    ReBuild
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Matthew Scott PCC
  • Show Website
    Putting Things Right