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North Yorkshire Police Commissioner Receives Formal Vote of No Confidence

File Image: North Yorkshire Police logo via @NYorksPolice

Philip Allott made controversial comments following the murder of Sarah Everard

In the UK, North Yorkshire's police commissioner - who made controversial comments following the murder of Sarah Everard - has received a formal vote of no confidence.

Philip Allott has been criticised after saying women "need to be streetwise" when it comes to police powers.

Despite calling his own statement "ridiculous", he says he won't be stepping down.

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