Despite the possibility of the need for a knee replacement, our MP still appears capable of placing the original in the groin of his electorate. For sheer gall, I am convinced nothing can trump this weeks “Dobbyblog” where he says “we know that people want more say about their community and a police force that is visible, responsive and deals with local problems. That’s why from this month you will have a dedicated neighbourhood police team in your area. Bobbies on the beat in our streets make us feel safer and neighbourhood police teams will provide local policing based around your priorities. The police teams should be easy to contact because local police forces will publish their details such as names and phone numbers so they can easily hear from local people and get to know their neighbourhoods. The aim is to create a new style of policing to address local priorities and improve public confidence. I just ask you to be patient and let the new scheme settle in.” Labour’s pledge to get tough on law and order is little more than a sham. It has been for many years. It is now a sad fact of life that when dusk descends, groups of criminals rule the roost; law abiding citizens bolt their doors - look only at the police suggestions in this article. For over a decade Labour have done their utmost to ensure that we believe criminals are victims of society. The soft sentences, and poor conviction rates, not only leave the victims of crime feeling cheated, they put all law abiding citizens at risk. The majority of UK citizens do not want to see offenders let off with a slap on the wrist or given a fine that half of them do not pay. They want to see real justice involving offenders being prosecuted, punished and re-habilitated. A cursory glance at daily newspaper headlines reflects Labours deepening reputation for being soft on crime while those who really threaten our society are treated with absurd leniency. I suspect far from demonstrating great wisdom, the “Dobbyblog” this week has drawn attention to his partys failings by outlining Labours revised views on policing long after they had the chance to change things.