Tiff Lynch elected as new chair of PFEW

23 June 2025

Tiff Lynch has been elected as the new national Federation chair.

Nottinghamshire Police Federation chair Mark Lee says the branch is ready to work with new national Federation chair Tiff Lynch to raise the morale of members.

Mark congratulated Tiff on her election as the next chair of the Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW).

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

Mark said: “I’d like to extend my congratulations to Tiff on behalf of Nottinghamshire Police Federation and our members, and wish her well in the role.

“It’s a real honour to be voted to lead our Federation and to represent more than 140,000 rank-and-file police officers. It’s also a hugely challenging role.

Challenges

“Morale is falling right now because officers have seen their pay cut in real terms by 20 per cent, they don’t feel fairly treated by the Government, they are under constant criticism in the media and they are increasingly being attacked just for doing their job.

“Big challenges lie ahead, but Tiff and her team have our full support as they work to improve the pay, conditions and morale of our members.

“We are looking forward to working with her to support our members and bring about the change they desperately need.”

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).

Honoured

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.

Relevant

“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.”

READ MORE: PFEW statement on spending review.