Tag Archives: Greater Manchester

How not to shortlist for Police and Crime Commissioner candidates.

Posted on 17/04/2012 by samchapman

The two main political parties have both chosen multi-stage processes to select their Police and Crime Commissioner candidates. The Conservatives have gone for a centralised verification process. Candidates apply, are interviewed (I’m not yet clear whether all are interviewed or … Continue reading →

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Cock-up or Conspiracy?

Posted on 21/03/2012 by samchapman

Remember how a few days ago we considered the case of Labour’s unexpectedly early choice of Tony Lloyd MP as PCC candidate, and wondered as to the implications of comments on Michael Crick’s blog about a rival candidate being tempted … Continue reading →

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Recent updates

Posted on 01/03/2012 by samchapman

We have a slew of updates to our force-level pages, to keep you up to date with individual candidates and areas, so it’s worth checking out your area. In the last day or so this has involved:- Cllr Bill Weightman, … Continue reading →

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Retread or Retreat-Ed? Tony Lloyd MP for GMP Commissioner?

Posted on 07/02/2012 by samchapman

The MEN today listed Chair of the Parliamentary Labour Party, Tony Lloyd MP as set to enter the race for Police and Crime Commissioner in Greater Manchester. If elected, he would have to stand down from Parliament, where he has … Continue reading →

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