Tag Archives: Vera Baird

A full roll call please Amber

Posted on February 8, 2018 by ianchisnall

On Tuesday the new Minister for Women and Equalities opened and ended a one hour debate on the Centenary of Womans Suffrage. The last question she was asked came from the Labour MP for Birmingham Yardley, Jess Phillips who wanted … Continue reading →

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A failure to keep Party Politics out of Policing

Posted on March 19, 2014 by ianchisnall

In recent weeks the Home Secretary has toured UK Police forces, using the opportunity to meet Police and Crime Commissioners across the country and calling in on Conservative MPs in their constituencies ensuring that her Political Party gets the maximum exposure from the … Continue reading →

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The wrong time for fancy dress Tom

Posted on September 28, 2013 by ianchisnall

Last October Tom Winsor became the first Chief Inspector of Constabulary to be appointed who had not served as a Police Officer. This role was first created in 1856 and so this was a significant break with 156 years of history. … Continue reading →

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