Ukip want possible break-up of Police Scotland explored

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Ukip want 'possible break-up' of Police Scotland explored

Party now opposes routine arming of officers.

Ukip leader Nigel Farage

Date - 15th April 2016
By - Ian Weinfass - Police Oracle

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Ukip has become the first party to suggest it wants to break Police Scotland back up into smaller forces. In its new manifesto for the Scottish Parliament elections – taking place on May 5 – the Eurosceptic party outlines at length how...

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