The Commissioner of London’s Metropolitan Police, Sir Mark Rowley, has expressed concern over ‘eye-watering cuts’ to services unless government funding increases. Rowley highlighted that previous financial strategies are no longer viable, leaving the force in a ‘precarious position.’ While the overall policing budget is set to rise by 3.5% next year, allocations for specific forces remain under negotiation. Rowley emphasized the unique challenges of policing a global city like London and stressed the need for additional investment to maintain operational capabilities and prevent further degradation of police infrastructure.