Keir Starmer is set to reset his premiership with ambitious pledges, including the recruitment of 13,000 additional neighbourhood police officers and a dedicated officer for every community in England and Wales.

To support this initiative, Starmer has announced a £100 million funding boost aimed at enhancing the recruitment of these officers, including Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) and special constables by 2029.

In a speech outlining the next phase of his government, Starmer revealed plans to introduce a total of 130,000 police officers, reflecting a strong commitment to public safety.

Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has described Starmer's upcoming speech as an 'emergency reset', highlighting the significant political pressure his administration is currently facing.

Starmer's government has encountered criticism due to a tax and spend budget that has impacted business confidence, coupled with controversies surrounding ministerial resignations.

The proposed changes echo the previous 'tough on crime' approach of the Labour government under Tony Blair, indicating a response to the rocky start of Starmer's administration.

Starmer's forthcoming speech is expected to clarify his government's commitment to delivering tangible changes, addressing widespread public dissatisfaction with current governance.

The new policing strategy is viewed as a vital step in tackling public safety concerns, with major retailers ready to collaborate with local police to enhance community safety.

As part of this strategy, each police force will appoint an antisocial behaviour lead to better address the concerns of local residents and businesses, thereby improving community engagement.

Starmer emphasizes that the new officers will focus on visible patrols and will not be reassigned to cover other shortages, aiming to surpass police workforce levels from 2010.

In addition to policing, Starmer will outline six milestone targets in his speech, focusing on improving living standards, addressing NHS backlogs, securing energy, increasing housebuilding, and enhancing children's school readiness.

This initiative has garnered support from major retailers like Asda, Co-op, and McDonald's, who have reported a rise in retail crime, particularly shoplifting, amid the ongoing cost of living crisis.