South Yorkshire Congratulates Tiff Lynch on Election as National Police Federation Chair

Tiff Lynch has been elected as the next national chair of the Police Federation of England and Wales.
Formally taking up the post on 1 July, Tiff becomes the second woman to lead the Federation in its 106-year history, representing more than 140,000 rank-and-file officers.

Steve Kent, Chairman of South Yorkshire Police Federation, said the branch was delighted to send its congratulations, praising Tiff for the way she stepped into the acting chair role.

He said: “This is really good news and we are glad Tiff will lead the National Federation, having done a good job as acting chair over recent months.

“Tiff is a force for good. I’ve always worked really well with her and we really look forward to working further and seeing her take the federation forward. She is really good at the role.”

Tiff was the unanimous choice of the Federation to assume the role and Mukund Krishna, chief executive of the Police Federation of England and Wales, paid tribute to her “unwavering commitment to fighting for police officers across the country” highlighting her authenticity, integrity and deep understanding of frontline challenges.

Tiff said she was “incredibly proud and honoured” to become national chair. She pointed to the indefensible real-terms fall in police pay of one fifth since 2010 and pledged to drive forward full pay restoration through the Copped Enough campaign. She also promised to fight for improved health and wellbeing care, workload reform to stop burnout and proper enforcement of the Police Covenant so that it genuinely supports officers and their families.

Tiff joined Leicestershire Police in 1995 was elected deputy national chair in June 2022 and has acted as national chair since September 2024.

She added: “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.”