May was warned that slashing police jobs would impact  intelligence and anti terrorism efforts  but she went ahead with deep cuts in funding. She was taken to task by the Manchester police department but much like Mike Harris slashing nursing positions  before the Sars epidemic or water safety regulations before the Walkerton tragedy, ideology above all!
http://uk.businessinsider.com/theresa-may-warned-by-manchester-police-that-cuts-risked-terror-attack-2017-5
"Manchester police officer warned May that intelligence on possible attacks had dried up following cuts to local policing...Award-winning officer Damian O'Reilly said he had quit due to the "collapse" of the local force."