# Police Commissioner Cancels 127-Date Tour

> Norfolk PCC Colin Sutton drops 'ridiculous' speaking tour after admitting it couldn't be done in his spare time.
- Title: Police Commissioner Cancels 127-Date Tour · Dailymail
- Summary: Norfolk PCC Colin Sutton drops 'ridiculous' speaking tour after admitting it couldn't be done in his spare time. Norfolk police commissioner Colin Sutton…
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- Published: 2026-09-17T13:07:34+00:00
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## 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
## Key takeaway

Norfolk police commissioner Colin Sutton canceled his planned 127-date true crime tour after admitting it was impossible to fit into his work schedule.