Tiff Lynch officially named national chair

20 June 2025

Derbyshire Police Federation chair Lisa Flanagan has congratulated Tiff Lynch on becoming the new national chair.

Tiff has set out her priorities as chair of the Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW), including demanding full pay restoration and an independent pay machinery with binding arbitration.

Lisa said the branch would support Tiff in her fight for better pay and conditions for members.

She said: “On behalf of Derbyshire Police Federation, I congratulate Tiff on becoming our national chair and wish her all the best in her new role.

“Our members have had more than a decade of falling wages and working conditions, and their morale is falling just as quickly.

New PFEW national chair, Tiff Lynch.

“They don’t feel valued by the Government, are an easy target for the media, and are facing increasing numbers of attacks, so it’s no wonder we’re facing a national retention crisis.

“It’s great to hear our new chair talk about her determination to improve pay and conditions for members.

“We’ll work with her every step of the way for the good of our members.”

Tiff joined Leicestershire Police in 1995. During her career, she has worked in firearms, tactical support and as a general response and beat officer.

Her Federation career started in 2007 with progression to the post of chair of Leicestershire’s Constables Committee (2011-2014); chair of Leicestershire Police Federation (2014-2018); and National Board member of PFEW (2018-present).

Strategy

Nationally, Tiff has led on conduct and performance and parliamentary engagement, lobbying for the organisation - with membership and representation always at the core.

Tiff was elected as the deputy national chair and assumed office from 1 June 2022. She has been carrying out duties as the acting national chair since September, seeking to drive forward the Federation’s priorities and strategy for 2028.

She said: “I am incredibly proud and honoured to become national chair of the Police Federation of England and Wales.

“Police officers put their lives on the line, and it is indefensible that pay has fallen in real terms by a fifth since 2010.

“In addition to driving forward the Copped Enough campaign, which is demanding full pay restoration and an independent pay machinery with binding arbitration, I will fight for improved health and wellbeing care, workload reform to stop burnout, and full and proper enforcement of the Police Covenant so that it makes a positive difference supporting police officers and their families.

Easy target

“Policing has become an easy target for politicians, the media, and armchair critics. That ends here.

"I will challenge damaging narratives, confront poor legislation, and ensure police officers’ voices are heard where it matters. I will defend the profession, challenging government and chief officers alike, and I will not allow the courage, commitment, and professionalism of police officers to be undermined by cheap headlines, scapegoating, or political agendas.

“My purpose as national chair is simple: to stand up for police officers and lead with a clear focus; to be bold, unapologetic, and relentless in fighting for fair pay and better conditions; to protect what matters; to improve what’s not working; and to make sure the Federation stays relevant and strong in the face of ongoing challenges.”