White took charge with the government threatening to take over the federation if it did not reform after a string of scandals and controversies. Critics of the Freemasons say the organisation is secretive and serves the interests of its members over the interests of the public. There have been occasions when colleagues of mine have suspected that Freemasons have been an obstacle to reform. In 2014 federation members felt the body that represented them was failing them and was distant. White said more reform of policing was needed: “There should be future radical reform of the police.

Source: The Guardian December 31, 2017 18:00 UTC