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Corbynite lawyer who is the only person who can sack police chief
- The West Midlands PCC Simon Foster will put the Guildford case to a public board on Jan 27, 2026.
- Chief Inspector Sir Andy Cooke issued a report criticizing West Midlands Police and its evidence practice.
- Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said she had lost confidence in Chief Constable Guildford.
- PCCs currently hold the power to sack police chiefs on performance grounds, but this could change.
- Foster has a background in law and politics, including ties to Momentum and support for Corbyn.
- Guildford apologized for misleading MPs regarding evidence used to justify a ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans.
- The Home Secretary's comments amplified pressure on Foster to act against Guildford.
- Foster defeated Labour rival Mike O'Brien to become the PCC in 2019 and was re-elected in 2024.
- The investigation follows the West Midlands Police's handling of a high-profile ban and internal reviews.
- The article cites ongoing pressure from MPs and national figures over police leadership.
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