Brexit decision the most momentous call in last 100 years says Police and Crime Commissioner - The Solihull Observer

Brexit decision the most momentous call in last 100 years says Police and Crime Commissioner

Solihull Editorial 24th Jun, 2016 Updated: 21st Oct, 2016   0

OUTSIDE OF war, the decision to leave the EU is the most momentous the British people have made in the last 100 years.

Those are the words of West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner David Jamieson who spoke following Britain’s decision to leave the EU after a public vote on Thursday.

Mr Jamieson, who was in favour of remaining in the EU, said the decision to leave has made the task of protecting citizens more difficult.

He added: “This was an exercise in democracy, and I respect the result.




“The days when criminals would operate in one single area or country are gone.

“Today, criminals are highly-mobile, tech-savvy and operate across borders.


“Law enforcement should be equally mobile and co-operate across national boundaries to counter the threats we face.

“The lines between organised crime and terrorism are becoming more blurred.

“Terrorists often finance their attacks via organised criminal activities.

“International crime therefore requires an international response.

“Despite the outcome of the referendum, I still have a responsibility to do all I can to ensure that we work with our European partners to continue to protect our communities.”

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