Police officers have voted to seek the right to take industrial action as their relationship with the Government continues to sour.
However, just under half of the Police Federation's members took part in the ballot which is not enough to seek a mandate under its rules.
The result does put officers in England and Wales on a new collision course with the Government on a collision course following rows over spending cuts.
Police Federation officials said 20% cuts to policing and "attacks" on pensions, pay and conditions have sparked "unprecedented discontent and low morale".
Relations have been further damaged after a report by former rail regulator Tom Winsor recommended that police forces should face changes to pay, conditions and recruitment.
Suggested reforms included cutting pay for new constables by £4,000 to £19,000 and creating a fast-track to inspector scheme.
Chief constable roles should also be opened up to foreign candidates for the first time, according to the report.
Home Secretary Theresa May has said she is minded to press ahead with the radical overhaul proposed by the civilian lawyer.
A recent survey indicated just over half of police officers would consider looking for another job because of concerns about the changes.
The online ballot by the Police Federation, which has over 130,000 members, was conducted by Electoral Reform Services.
The vote was open to all officers from police constable to chief inspector.
It is currently illegal for police officers to take industrial action - the last official strike was believed to be in 1919.
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