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MP welcomes £4.2m transport project at Bisham

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Theresa May MP welcomes new infrastructure Credit: MP's website

The MP for Maidenhead Theresa May has welcomed the Transport Secretary's announcement of new investment in the A404 at Bisham. The Government has approved a scheme costing £4.2m to alleviate congestion on the road. It would see the Bisham roundabout being converted to a crossroads with signals.

The MP, who is also the Home Secretary said: “This is very welcome news and will help to tackle congestion on the A404 at Bisham, which is a constant source of frustration to local residents. The Government is right to invest in infrastructure and to support our vital transport links.”

"You're a disgrace" says police officer

A police officer has attacked the Home Secretary Theresa May describing her as a disgrace after she completed her speech at the Police Federations Annual Conference in Bournemouth.

The Maidenhead MP announced plans to give officers powers to prosecute up to 500,000 cases every year, starting with uncontested traffic offence

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Theresa May criticised at conference

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Hearing from CEO from PMAS that the risk to officers during financial difficulties is real and startling. There is evidence of real risk!

From @Hantspolfed on Twitter:

Police greet Home Secretary

by Kerry Swain
Police at police federation conference hold up signs saying "Enough is enough".
Police hold up signs saying enough is enough Credit: Kerry Swain, ITV Meridian

The Home Secretary has just entered the Police Federation Conference here in Bournemouth. Officers applauded her but delegates all stood and held banners saying enough is enough.

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Theresa May enters conference hall
Theresa May enters conference hall Credit: Kerry Swain, ITV Meridian
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