Monthly Archives: September 2012

Avon and Somerset – Expenses and Allowances

Posted on 02/09/2012 by samchapman

This is the start of the new TopOfTheCops initiative to collate expenses and allowances claims for candidates' previous experience of public office. To learn more or to give any general feedback on this initiative go to the 'Meet the Professionals' … Continue reading →

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Meet The Professionals

Posted on 02/09/2012 by samchapman

One of the issues in the Police and Crime Commissioner election is around whether the job should be held by a politician. This usually involves some debate as to what constitutes a politician, whether concerns are about all politics or … Continue reading →

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Silly, out of season

Posted on 01/09/2012 by samchapman

August is probably the very last month you would choose to “bury bad news”. With Parliament not sitting and many politicians on holiday normally there is a dearth of news which produces the famous 'silly season' where small curious stories … Continue reading →

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