The body representing Norfolk police officers has backed calls for the Home Secretary to lift the mandatory requirement for all new recruits to study for a degree-level qualification.
Oh..?
Norfolk Police Federation, which represents rank-and-file officers in the county, has welcomed the move arguing the three-year programme of study was putting off older recruits and former military personnel.
I can't help but be a little suspicious that's what it was intended to do...
H/T: Dave Ward via email