Tag Archives: Police and Crime Commissioner

Risking It All – part 4 – Sam Chapman

Posted on 11/05/2012 by samchapman

Editor’s Note:- Yes, it’s me, Sam Chapman, seeking to be the Conservative candidate for Lancashire Police and Crime Commissioner, with more at Sam4Lancs.com It was a simple decision, though not an easy one. Having spent 12 years managing Community Safety … Continue reading →

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Risking It All – part 2 – Ken Maddock

Posted on 09/05/2012 by samchapman

Editor’s Note – Some PCC hopefuls already have important positions in local politics, or another commitment that would be difficult to combine with being PCC. A few may be wondering whether voters will wear them squeezing the two together under … Continue reading →

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Risking It All – part 1 – Keith Hunter

Posted on 08/05/2012 by samchapman

Editor’s note:- At elections most candidates lose. Even those who seek out ‘safe seats’ find them heavily contested within their parties. Without people prepared to run the risk of the public rejection and embarassment at the end of an election … Continue reading →

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Not Ken Again?

Posted on 05/05/2012 by samchapman

Yesterday’s London Mayoral victory was a significant political achievement for Boris Johnson, who from roughly 2 million voters, polled roughly 250,000 votes better than his party did. Lots of people have noticed this, and it should be recognised, showing the … Continue reading →

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Changing Gear

Posted on 04/05/2012 by samchapman

Apologies for my absence yesterday. A full day of ‘knocking up’ (not as much fun as it sounds) followed by an election count last night left precious little opportunity in terms of time or energy to update the site, but … Continue reading →

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Going Postal

Posted on 02/05/2012 by samchapman

You might think it’s election day today, but in many ways it’s not. OK, so WordPress prefers Greenwich Mean Time to the British Summer variety, and thinks it’s still Wednesday, but that’s not what I mean. Don’t get me wrong. … Continue reading →

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Candidate Statement of Kashaf Walayat

Posted on 01/05/2012 by samchapman

Kashaf Walayat is seeking the Labour nomination to be the Police and Crime Commissioner in South Yorkshire. If you are intending to stand to be Police and Crime Commissioner where you live, you can submit your own Candidate Statement, so … Continue reading →

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Weekend Update – Sunday 29 April 2012

Posted on 29/04/2012 by samchapman

Candidates Mike O’Brien confirmed he was running for the Conservative PCC nomination in Kent, as Medway Councillor Craig Mackinlay was reported to be doing the same. Ex-cop and Councillor Ian Gillies declared he was seeking the Conservative nomination in North … Continue reading →

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Candidate Statement of Peter Kilfoyle

Posted on 27/04/2012 by samchapman

Peter Kilfoyle is on the shortlist for the Labour nomination to be the Police and Crime Commissioner in Merseyside. If you are intending to stand to be Police and Crime Commissioner where you live, you can submit your own Candidate … Continue reading →

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A pretty good endorsement for Ibby Master for Lancashire Labour PCC candidate

Posted on 27/04/2012 by samchapman

  Today someone (not Ibby) pointed me in the direction of this. I know we’ve covered the fact that Jack Straw has endorsed Ibby already for Lancashire Labour PCC candidate, but a video endorsement on YouTube is a development I … Continue reading →

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