First Reform UK police commissioner elected

Here is the latest breaking news from around the world: First Reform UK police commissioner electedImage caption, The first Reform UK police and crime commissioner has been elected in NorfolkPublished17 July 2026, 14:41 BSTUpdated 3 minutes agoA former detective has been elected as the first Reform UK police and crime commissioner. Colin Sutton, who led several high profile murder investigations during his 30-year-career, was confirmed as the new commissioner for Norfolk on Friday after 32,647 people voted for him. Sutton won with a majority of 14,299 with the Conservative party candidate, Matthew Taylor, in second place.

The by-election was held following the resignation of Sarah Taylor, who was elected as a Labour Party commissioner until she quit the party and became an independent in protest at the role being scrapped. Voter turnout was 17 %. Speaking on the stage after his victory was announced, Sutton said he would "repay the trust the people of Norfolk have put in him" and he would "get to work on Monday".

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Policing has been my life and it is the best job. I believe I can make a difference and make things better," he said. Police and crime commissioners will be abolished as part of plans to devolve powers to Norfolk and Suffolk and create a mayorship covering the two counties.

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The development has drawn wide international attention, with diplomatic circles watching closely.