Police roles described as a 'failed experiment' by the Home Secretary are to be axed in a major shake-up. Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) will be scrapped under Labour's plans.

They will be replaced by mayors, their deputies or even county council leaders in 2028. PCCs are elected officials responsible for overseeing local police forces and setting priorities for tackling crime. And they currently have the power to appoint or dismiss Chief Constables.

But they are being abolished amid fears the role failed to increase public confidence in the police and became a financial burden to taxpayers, the Express reports.

The Home Office said the move will save taxpayers £100million, with some of the cash set to be used to revitalise neighbourhood policing .

Officials admitted "tw

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