Sutton cancels tour

Norfolk police commissioner Colin Sutton canceled his planned 127-date speaking tour.

Tour planned for 2027

The tour was scheduled for 127 dates across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

Sutton's claim

Sutton said he could do some dates but not 127 because it was 'ridiculous'.

“I'm not sure I could do 127 dates, because that’s ridiculous”

Sutton's schedule

The tour included weekday dates in Wales, Leeds, and multiple panel meetings.

Sutton's defense

Sutton claimed he was surprised by public complaints about his work ethic.

“They don’t know about my work ethic, they don’t know about my capacity for work”

Sutton's role

Sutton was a former Metropolitan Police detective chief inspector.

Sutton's background

Sutton had previously tackled serial killer Levi Bellfield and 'Nightstalker' rapist Delroy Grant.

Sutton's admission

Sutton admitted he couldn't do the tour because his PCC work was taking up too much time.

“I should have realised that actually I can’t do it [the tour]”

Sutton's political stance

Sutton said he was targeted by media organizations with antipathy toward Norfolk Constabulary.

“I meet at that intersection. I'm not surprised I'm the target of theirs”

Sutton's timeline

Sutton planned the tour for 2027 but canceled it after public backlash.

Sutton's response

Sutton said he would focus on making Norfolk Constabulary more responsive to residents.

“I will continue to apply all my energies to the important task of making Norfolk Constabulary an even better police force”

Critics' reactions

Shadow minister Matt Vickers called the tour a 'cash-generating jaunt'.

“a cash-generating jaunt”

Political opposition

Conservative MP Jerome Mayhew said Sutton was 'focusing on his side-hustle'.

“focusing on his side-hustle”

Sutton's justification

Sutton claimed he hadn't revealed the tour plans because he wasn't sure he'd get elected.

“there’s always a chance you’re not going to get elected”

Tour promoter

Tour promoter Entertainers said they'd find another true crime professional for the tour.

“What was also abundantly clear throughout those conversations was how seriously Colin takes his responsibilities”

Sutton's final statement

Sutton said he would continue his work as Norfolk's police commissioner.

“I will say that my belief is, as a Reform UK politician and as a PCC, I am in the crosshairs of certain media organizations”