It is obvious but the Tories seem to WANT people to be poor. There is a lack of jobs and opportunities (so much for the Tories being good with the economy) and the derisable levels of help from the state when someone really needs help is almost non existent. It is no wonder people turn to crime.
Tackle poverty and inequality to reduce crime, says police chief
Retiring head of Merseyside force says if he had £5bn he would spend 20% on policing and 80% on cutting poverty
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