Tag Archives: John Prescott

Weekend Update- Part, The Second – 18 March 2012

Posted on 18/03/2012 by samchapman

LGA This week I received my copy of the Local Government Association’s ‘First’ magazine with a flyer for their Police and Crime Commissioner Association quoting a favourably disposed candidate from each of the major parties. Didn’t quote TopOfTheCops though, funnily … Continue reading →

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Weekend update – 10 March 2012

Posted on 10/03/2012 by samchapman

Part-timers, writing and Super Thursday? Patrick Burns wrote an article on November’s Police and Crime Commissioner and Mayoral elections, which was chiefly notable for being the first use of the term ‘Super Thursday’ in relation to these elections. Remember, it’s … Continue reading →

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A perfect storm for the new politics?

Posted on 29/02/2012 by samchapman

Today I did some old-fashioned political stuff, namely the distribution of a newsletter to local residents keeping them up to date with local developments. There was variable rain at just the wrong levels at the wrong times, and a range … Continue reading →

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Lancashire Labour TopOfTheCops contest hits YouTube

Posted on 26/02/2012 by samchapman

Councillor Chris Maughan, a Blackpool Councillor who is also on Lancashire Police Authority, has launched his campaign for the Labour Police and Crime Commissioner nomination in Lancashire with a series of videos, including the 666 video above, attacking spending restraint … Continue reading →

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TopOfTheCops elections – Who pays the piper?

Posted on 22/02/2012 by samchapman

Is it me, or is John Prescott everywhere at the minute? You don’t seem to be able to turn on a news programme, open a paper, or even take refuge on a desert island without bumping into him. Can he … Continue reading →

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Prescott v Brain – truth is the casualty as Prescott retreats

Posted on 15/02/2012 by samchapman

Lord Prescott appeared on Radio 4’s Today programme this morning (listen here), and mentioned that the Policing Protocol meant Commissioners shouldn’t fetter a Chief Constable’s operational independence. The Guardian’s account is here. The Telegraph has comments here. The discussion around … Continue reading →

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Commissioner Prescott – Labour’s Worst Nightmare?

Posted on 14/02/2012 by samchapman

The Conservative’s flagship policing reform of elected Police and Crime Commissioners has been resisted by police authorities, police staff associations and politicians across the political spectrum. There are worries about politicising policing, interference with Chief Constables’ operational independence, and mandates … Continue reading →

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Croquet Mallets at dawn? Two-Jags is going for TopOfTheCops in Humberside.

Posted on 10/02/2012 by samchapman

Lord Prescott has confirmed to the Hull Daily Mail that he will be seeking the Labour nomination for Police and Crime Commissioner in Humberside.

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