Tag Archives: Liberal Democrats

Lembit Opik shown the ropes – Make up your own headline…

Posted on 16/04/2012 by samchapman

…because you can’t make this up. Is there anything Lembit Opik won’t do for publicity?

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…and Paddick makes three

Posted on 06/04/2012 by samchapman

Brian Paddick’s crime policies are, well, not as exciting as you’d think. He is the only one of the London Mayoral candidates with police experience, and plenty of it, at a senior level, so why are the crime policies so … Continue reading →

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What are the LibDems thinking?

Posted on 01/04/2012 by samchapman

There has been very little LibDem input in this election so far, and it seems likely to continue that way. The party centrally is not funding local PCC candidates. A few local parties may chance their arms, but even in … Continue reading →

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Parties and pasties

Posted on 29/03/2012 by samchapman

Devon and Cornwall police have a special significance to me, as I spent a summer in their care before my final year at university, observing policing in Torquay and surrounds, as well as at the headquarters in Exeter. My memory … Continue reading →

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PCC race is on in Dorset

Posted on 05/02/2012 by samchapman

Up till yesterday, the people of Dorset had no clue who they would have to choose from as Police and Crime Commissioner later this year. Today that all changed as The Bournemouth Echo put the following names in the frame … Continue reading →

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