Rupert Matthews
@rupertmatthews.bsky.social
I am an historian who is currently ReformUK Police & Crime Commissioner for Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland. Keen on history & breakfast. This a personal account which contains my own views not the official account of the Police nor of the OPCC.
And so to the magnificent @_stmichaels_ for the inaugural service of Christian Fellowship of @reformparty_uk with @montie @Towler @annewiddecombe & many others. A beautiful service with old favourite carols 🎅🏻
December 11, 2025 at 3:07 PM
And so to the magnificent @_stmichaels_ for the inaugural service of Christian Fellowship of @reformparty_uk with @montie @Towler @annewiddecombe & many others. A beautiful service with old favourite carols 🎅🏻
I was honoured to attend the Mayoral Christmas 🎄 service in #MeltonMowbray yesterday evening. Some great carols & very impressive performances by the children from local schools. My thanks to @MeltonBC & St Mary’s Church.
December 5, 2025 at 8:21 AM
I was honoured to attend the Mayoral Christmas 🎄 service in #MeltonMowbray yesterday evening. Some great carols & very impressive performances by the children from local schools. My thanks to @MeltonBC & St Mary’s Church.
I’m in #Lutterworth chasing up reports of business break-ins.
December 2, 2025 at 11:42 AM
I’m in #Lutterworth chasing up reports of business break-ins.
Another Police & Crime Panel over & done with. They all seemed quite happy with progress 👍🏻 on how we are keeping #Leicester, #Leicestershire & #Rutland safe.
December 1, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Another Police & Crime Panel over & done with. They all seemed quite happy with progress 👍🏻 on how we are keeping #Leicester, #Leicestershire & #Rutland safe.
Yesterday I attended & spoke st the Interfaith #Peace Conference
Organised by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama'at mosque in #Leicester. I called on all to help bridge the divide between communities by each week speaking to one stranger from a different background.
Organised by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama'at mosque in #Leicester. I called on all to help bridge the divide between communities by each week speaking to one stranger from a different background.
November 30, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Yesterday I attended & spoke st the Interfaith #Peace Conference
Organised by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama'at mosque in #Leicester. I called on all to help bridge the divide between communities by each week speaking to one stranger from a different background.
Organised by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama'at mosque in #Leicester. I called on all to help bridge the divide between communities by each week speaking to one stranger from a different background.
I greatly enjoyed the festive fun at the #ChristmasTree festival at St Mary Magdalene, #Knighton, yesterday. Top class mince pies 😋It’s on again today - well worth a visit.
November 30, 2025 at 8:08 AM
I greatly enjoyed the festive fun at the #ChristmasTree festival at St Mary Magdalene, #Knighton, yesterday. Top class mince pies 😋It’s on again today - well worth a visit.
Today @leicspolice launch their anti drink-drive & drug-drive campaign in the run up the Christmas 🎅🏻. Stay safe out there.
November 27, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Today @leicspolice launch their anti drink-drive & drug-drive campaign in the run up the Christmas 🎅🏻. Stay safe out there.
My thanks to Chestnuts Cafe in #Oadby for a great #CommissionersBreakfast today. 😋
@Oadby @Oadby_Wigston
@Oadby @Oadby_Wigston
November 27, 2025 at 11:32 AM
My thanks to Chestnuts Cafe in #Oadby for a great #CommissionersBreakfast today. 😋
@Oadby @Oadby_Wigston
@Oadby @Oadby_Wigston
I had a great visit to Thorpe Acre this morning to attend a community breakfast in the church hall & listen to the concerns of local residents. And had the opportunity to buy a cracking new tie. Thanks to Cllr Roy Campsell for the invitation.
November 21, 2025 at 12:24 PM
I had a great visit to Thorpe Acre this morning to attend a community breakfast in the church hall & listen to the concerns of local residents. And had the opportunity to buy a cracking new tie. Thanks to Cllr Roy Campsell for the invitation.
It was a pleasure to speak & take questions at a meeting of @RUKRutland last night in #Oakham on the subject of “How the Boys in Blue became the Men in Black”. Some lively & informed questions from the packed function room.
November 21, 2025 at 8:35 AM
It was a pleasure to speak & take questions at a meeting of @RUKRutland last night in #Oakham on the subject of “How the Boys in Blue became the Men in Black”. Some lively & informed questions from the packed function room.
And so to #Westminster for this year’s @AssocPCCs & @PoliceChiefs joint conference.
November 18, 2025 at 10:52 AM
And so to #Westminster for this year’s @AssocPCCs & @PoliceChiefs joint conference.
This morning I had the honour to meet Gurucharan Singh Gill, Advocate General Jaipur, India, while attending International Memorial Day of Jassa Singh Ahluwalia at Guru Amar Das Gurdwa, #Leicester. My thanks to the Brits Desi Society.
November 16, 2025 at 12:43 PM
This morning I had the honour to meet Gurucharan Singh Gill, Advocate General Jaipur, India, while attending International Memorial Day of Jassa Singh Ahluwalia at Guru Amar Das Gurdwa, #Leicester. My thanks to the Brits Desi Society.
Yesterday saw the excellent @AAAFoundation1 awards dinner in #Leicester. They do fantastic work deterring young people from engaging in street crime.
www.aaa4success.co.uk
www.aaa4success.co.uk
November 16, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Yesterday saw the excellent @AAAFoundation1 awards dinner in #Leicester. They do fantastic work deterring young people from engaging in street crime.
www.aaa4success.co.uk
www.aaa4success.co.uk
And finally on Remembrance Sunday I attended the multi faith service at @BrahmaKumarisUK in #Leicester to support @ArmyBenFund
November 9, 2025 at 8:42 PM
And finally on Remembrance Sunday I attended the multi faith service at @BrahmaKumarisUK in #Leicester to support @ArmyBenFund
It was an honour to attend today’s #RemembranceDay Service at #Leicester’s war memorial in Victoria Park. A moving service & tribute parade.
November 9, 2025 at 12:16 PM
It was an honour to attend today’s #RemembranceDay Service at #Leicester’s war memorial in Victoria Park. A moving service & tribute parade.
A moving ceremony at #Leicester’s #Sikh War Memorial this morning.
November 9, 2025 at 10:20 AM
A moving ceremony at #Leicester’s #Sikh War Memorial this morning.
Great to meet the wonderful @Pudsey Bear at @parks_hub this afternoon. Keep up the good work!!
November 4, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Great to meet the wonderful @Pudsey Bear at @parks_hub this afternoon. Keep up the good work!!
Well done Glenfield! Especially at this time of year we need to honour our veterans of both sexes. Top marks to #Glenfield for stepping up to the mark.
November 4, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Well done Glenfield! Especially at this time of year we need to honour our veterans of both sexes. Top marks to #Glenfield for stepping up to the mark.
It’s been a productive morning canvassing for @reformparty_uk @ReformNotts with @LeeAndersonMP_ & the local team. Some great results on the doorsteps of #Balderton.
November 1, 2025 at 12:19 PM
It’s been a productive morning canvassing for @reformparty_uk @ReformNotts with @LeeAndersonMP_ & the local team. Some great results on the doorsteps of #Balderton.
If you are celebrating #Halloween I hope you have a wonderful time.
October 31, 2025 at 7:27 PM
If you are celebrating #Halloween I hope you have a wonderful time.
An enjoyable & rewarding evening speaking at this evening’s meeting of @ReformHaB. Some great questions & responses to my speech calling for a restoration of Sir Robert Peel’s principles of policing 👍🏻
October 29, 2025 at 10:16 PM
An enjoyable & rewarding evening speaking at this evening’s meeting of @ReformHaB. Some great questions & responses to my speech calling for a restoration of Sir Robert Peel’s principles of policing 👍🏻
Finally today to the fine Coach & Horses in Briton Street London W1 to meet the redoubtable Bill Cash (former MP for Stone) to ask about the degree of wokeness in UK policing. www.coachandhorsesmayfair.co.uk
October 21, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Finally today to the fine Coach & Horses in Briton Street London W1 to meet the redoubtable Bill Cash (former MP for Stone) to ask about the degree of wokeness in UK policing. www.coachandhorsesmayfair.co.uk
And so to Parliament for a meeting with @BenMaguireMP (LibDem shadow attorney general) to discuss police disciplinary procedures. @LibDems
October 21, 2025 at 7:54 PM
And so to Parliament for a meeting with @BenMaguireMP (LibDem shadow attorney general) to discuss police disciplinary procedures. @LibDems
I’ve had an Enjoyable #Diwali2025 🪔 on Belgrave Road in #Leicester. A shame that safety concerns led to the lack of fireworks but the crowds seemed to be having plenty of fun. My thanks to the organisers & Radio Utsav. Also thanks to the officers & PCSOs of @leicspolice
October 20, 2025 at 8:22 PM
I’ve had an Enjoyable #Diwali2025 🪔 on Belgrave Road in #Leicester. A shame that safety concerns led to the lack of fireworks but the crowds seemed to be having plenty of fun. My thanks to the organisers & Radio Utsav. Also thanks to the officers & PCSOs of @leicspolice