Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer backs sanctions for stolen valour

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer says "there needs to be sanctions" for the offence of "stolen valour" after a police chief was dismissed for gross misconduct.that the former Chief Constable of Northamptonshire Police, Nick Adderley, lied and exaggerated his naval rank, length of service and achievements.Sir Keir was speaking during a visit to Kettering ahead of the general election on 4 July.

"It really impacts those who have served, it impacts all of us, but particularly those of us who have served." Sir Keir added: "There does need to be sanctions, the force in the first instance needs to decide what the sanctions are.""It goes to the police and crime commissioner and possibly up to the home secretary, so we will see what the process yields."The allegations against Mr Adderley came to light when doubt was cast over the Falklands War medal that the former chief constable had worn on his uniform since 2009, despite only being 15 at the time of the conflict.

The panel, chaired by Callum Cowx, who served in the Royal Navy, the Army and the police, found all allegations against Mr Adderley proven.Sir Peter Fahy, the former chief constable of Greater Manchester Police, said he was "baffled" by Mr Adderley's conduct.

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