Richard Tice rips West Midlands Police chief, who dodges sacking

Richard Tice, the former commissioner of the UK businesses lobby group, publicly condemned the West Midlands Police chief for evading a planned dismissal, labeling the move ‘appalling’ and accusing the government of ‘kowtowing to Islamist thugs’. The chief, who earns more than £220,000 annually, is entitled to a full pension upon retirement, a burden that critics say will strain public finances. The controversy erupted on 16 Jan 2026, with Tice expressing deep frustration on GB News. The incident highlights tensions between police leadership and the Department for Justice over accountability and fiscal responsibility in England’s policing sector.