Who would want to be a police commissioner?
The Tory-led government’s Police and Crime Commissioner initiative seems almost designed to fail, so inauspicious will be the…
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The private sector always has a place in public services
My taxi driver the other morning, at around 6am on the way to the station, was telling me…
Boris Johnson’s deputy accused of interfering with the phone hacking investigation
Another great spot from Adam Bienkov today, who notes that Boris Johnson’s deputy Kit Malthouse has been accused…
Anatomy of a horse story
It’s a Friday, so hopefully you’ll indulge me analysing briefing the total mess that Cameron and his team…
Why are we losing police officers? asks MP
Mp Clive Betts put Cameron on the spot over policing at PMQs, but do his arguments on “visible…
The Trade Union role in Police and Crime Commissioner elections in November
We all know that the relationship between the police and the trade union movement has been chequered. And…
Boris is back in the lead – but what’s below the top line?
There’s another poll out today on the mayoral race from YouGov for the Evening Standard – and after…
Prezza for Police Commissioner?
According to the Hull and East Riding Mail: “Lord Prescott said: “I want the opportunity to continue my…
Is there a thin blue line for the new Police and Crime Commissioners?
The process to select candidates for the new Police Crime Commissioners is underway. The Labour Party NEC will…
Home office figures confirm Boris has cut police
Home Office data published today confirms that police numbers are falling sharply in London. This follows Boris Johnson…
