Tag Archives: open primaries

Against Donkeys

Posted on 06/03/2012 by samchapman

The Police and Crime Commissioner elections are supposed to be an extension of democracy, giving voters the chance to chuck out folk they reckon are not governing the police sufficiently well. The same people (Daniel Hannan MEP and Douglas Carswell … Continue reading →

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HuffPost Tory source tells all

Posted on 22/02/2012 by samchapman

The Huffington Post has published an article revealing details from ‘a senior Tory source’ about the potential group of Conservative candidates for Police and Crime Commissioner. Edited highlights as follows, with commentary:- Number 10 are disappointed with the general quality … Continue reading →

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When will they, will they be famous?

Posted on 03/02/2012 by samchapman

It really is like a pregnancy – and it looks like some parents won’t be announcing they are expecting until after that difficult first 13 weeks. This report suggests that the Conservative candidacy in Norfolk is likely to be resolved by … Continue reading →

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