UK mayors warn police force merger plan threatens local policing and devolution

English mayors criticize Met Police chief Mark Rowley's proposal to consolidate England and Wales' 43 police forces into 8-10 'super forces', arguing it undermines local accountability and Andy Burnham's devolution agenda. The plan is at an early stage, with political opposition emerging from regional leaders.

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