Tag Archives: Northumbria

Candidate Statement of David Potts

Posted on 30/05/2012 by samchapman

29 year old South Tyneside Councillor David Potts is the only democratically elected United Kingdom Independence Party representative in the North East region, and is bidding for the UKIP nomination for Northumbria PCC. If you are intending to stand to … 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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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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Update – Monday 5th March 2012

Posted on 04/03/2012 by samchapman

Update on the updateYes, I know it’s messy, but I couldn’t make you wait till the next full update…. 3 paragraph’s below this section you will find the story of Mike Olley’s digital billboards and Michael Crick’s questions. A source … Continue reading →

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Vera Baird tests the waters against Labour rivals in Northumbria

Posted on 16/02/2012 by samchapman

The Journal reports that former Solicitor-General Vera Baird has floated the possibility of her running for Police and Crime Commissioner in Northumbria. This fits the pattern of other former Ministers who have tested the waters with rumours before announcing they … Continue reading →

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