Branch congratulates Tiff Lynch on election as PFEW chair

24 June 2025

The chair of Dyfed Powys Police Federation has congratulated Tiff Lynch on her election as the new national chair.

Delme Rees said the branch was ready to work with Tiff and her team on the issues facing rank-and-file officers.

Tiff will formally start the role on 1 July, becoming only the second female chair in PFEW’s 106-year history.

Delme said: “I’d like to offer the congratulations of Dyfed Powys Police Federation and our members to Tiff on her election as chair.

“She takes over a challenging role at a challenging time for our members.

National branch chair Tiff Lynch.

“Pay and conditions is a huge issue, with our members losing a fifth of their pay packet over the past decade, and it’s left some struggling to meet their monthly bills.

“Their workload has increased exponentially in that time and, as a result, morale is falling and people are leaving the service.

“These are among the pressing issues facing our new chair but we face them together.

“We are ready to work with Tiff, her team, and our Federation colleagues across England and Wales 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.

Career

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).

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.

Easy target

"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.

“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.

"It’s not just about being seen; it’s about getting things done.”

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