Investigation into Angela Rayner to be Conducted Fairly, Says Greater Manchester Police Chief

The chief constable of the police force is looking into claims against Angela Rayner. He says they will investigate fairly and impartially to find out if she did something wrong. The chief constable spoke to the Guardian to mark his third year leading the force. When he started, the force was doing very poorly and needed a lot of help. He is praised for turning things around and making it better. The chief constable explained that a letter from a Conservative deputy chair made them change their minds about the investigation. They got some information that led them to a conclusion. When crimes are reported, they check the facts and what others are saying before deciding what to do. They are not sure yet if the investigation will go to the CPS. The chief constable said they need to be careful not to get involved in political arguments. He believes the police should focus on facts and making fair decisions. He thinks some police chiefs forget that their main job is to fight crime. He says the force has improved a lot with the current staff, but they need to fix the basics first before complaining about not being able to handle the workload. He worries that if the police don't do their job well, people will start to think they are not good at what they are supposed to do. The chief constable wants to make sure the police force stays focused on what the public expects from them.