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West Midlands PCC Bob Jones CBE dies suddenly, aged 59

Posted on 01/07/2014 by samchapman

This morning we had the sad news that Bob Jones, Police and Crime Commissioner for the West Midlands, has suddenly died in his sleep overnight, at the age of 59. You can sign a Book of Condolences here. I never … Continue reading →

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A bit of politics

Posted on 20/06/2013 by samchapman

Congratulations are due today to Bob Jones, the West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner, for outsmarting the Home Secretary on the politics of PCCs. Mr Jones, or some clever member of staff, has spotted that, while the Government went to … Continue reading →

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Is it because I is white?

Posted on 01/12/2012 by samchapman

Do you fancy a job dealing with policing and crime that has a fancy title, pays reasonably well, is available close to home, is flexible, possibly to the point of being part-time, and which allows you to be political but … Continue reading →

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A Balanced Ticket?

Posted on 22/07/2012 by samchapman

You may remember that Bob Jones and Yvonne Mosquito, at one time rivals for the West Midlands Labour Police and Crime Commissioner election, quickly buried the hatchet on Bob's victory and became running mates. Well, this week there was the … Continue reading →

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Tickets Please?

Posted on 19/06/2012 by samchapman

Yvonne Mosquito has had an interesting week so far. On Sunday the Birmingham Councillor would have learnt that her bid to become Labour’s candidate for West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner had been unsuccessful, and that Bob Jones, who incidentally … Continue reading →

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Bob Jones Candidate Statement for West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner

Posted on 07/02/2012 by samchapman

Breaking new ground with the first of our Candidate Statements, Bob Jones tells TopOfTheCops.com why people should want him as the Police and Crime Commissioner for the West Midlands. If you want to submit your own Candidate Statement, get in … Continue reading →

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