Category Archives: Campaigns

Les Byrom joins former Ministers in the race to be Merseyside’s Police and Crime Commissioner

Posted on 06/02/2012 by samchapman

The addition today of former Conservative Councillor Les Byrom CBE makes a total of 3 contenders for Labour in the Merseyside contest for Police and Crime Commissioner. The full list is:- Jane Kennedy (former minister) was rumoured to be standing … Continue reading →

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Departing Chief Constable runs for Labour in South Yorkshire

Posted on 06/02/2012 by samchapman

Today BBC Sheffield reports that Meredydd Hughes, who only stood down as Chief Constable of South Yorkshire a few months ago, would seek the Labour nomination for Police and Crime Commissioner there. See here for TOTC analysis.

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Where are all the candidates for Police and Crime Commissioner?

Posted on 05/02/2012 by samchapman

Ribble Valley businessman Kevin Horkin has demanded that candidates for the Police and Crime Commissioner posts should declare themselves now. Councillor Horkin is frustrated that he is the only candidate in Lancashire to declare himself to be in the running, … Continue reading →

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Race to be TopOfTheCops in Gwent shapes up

Posted on 03/02/2012 by samchapman

Hamish Sandison is seeking the Labour nomination, and seems to have the backing of a substantial amount of the Welsh Labour establishment. Campaign reports that Chris Wright, a retired Patrol Sergeant from Gwent, is also running, but does not name … Continue reading →

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Peter Walker fires first shot of the North Yorkshire campaign

Posted on 02/02/2012 by samchapman

Former Deputy Chief Constable Peter Walker looks to have launched his campaign on ConservativeHome, although he has also already established a website. Mr Walker criticises the size of the Force’s HR Department, and the recruitment of an extra Assistant Chief … Continue reading →

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