Tag Archives: Retread

How not to shortlist for Police and Crime Commissioner candidates.

Posted on 17/04/2012 by samchapman

The two main political parties have both chosen multi-stage processes to select their Police and Crime Commissioner candidates. The Conservatives have gone for a centralised verification process. Candidates apply, are interviewed (I’m not yet clear whether all are interviewed or … 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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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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Retread or Retreat-Ed? Tony Lloyd MP for GMP Commissioner?

Posted on 07/02/2012 by samchapman

The MEN today listed Chair of the Parliamentary Labour Party, Tony Lloyd MP as set to enter the race for Police and Crime Commissioner in Greater Manchester. If elected, he would have to stand down from Parliament, where he has … Continue reading →

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