Tories promise to treble stop and search in crime hotspots

The UK's Conservative Party has pledged to significantly increase the use of stop and search powers in crime-ridden areas if they win the next election. Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp has promised to "treble" the number of stop and search operations, claiming it will help tackle violent crime. Additionally, the Tories have vowed to achieve "negative net migration" if they form the next government. This means the number of people leaving the country would exceed the number of those arriving. The proposals have faced criticism from civil liberties groups, who argue that expanded stop and search powers disproportionately target minority communities and can erode public trust in the police. Concerns have also been raised about the feasibility and potential consequences of reducing net migration. Overall, the Tories' crime and immigration policy proposals have emerged as a key part of their platform ahead of the upcoming election, though their implementation and impact remain subject to debate.