Police and Crime Commissioner Election

[scottyr1978]

Is it just me or hasn't their been much publicity regarding the Police and Crime Commissioner Election. I have seen quite a bit of publicity regarding the mayoral election but the commissioner election seems to have gone under the radar.

 

[Unravel_Morrison]

Turner was on about trying to steal the headlines but his lawyer said it wasn't a good idea with his previous form.

 

[Juninhoburger]

Turner is cooked and he knows it.

 

[LessoftheLip]

Two horse race. I can understand why Houchen might win the Mayoral election but I'd be amazed if Turner retained his PCC position.

 

[CG85]

Two horse race. I can understand why Houchen might win the Mayoral election but I'd be amazed if Turner retained his PCC position.

The only way would be if everyone who votes Houchen, votes for Turner

 

[The_Lizards_Jumpers]

People probably see it for the mockery the position is, when someone like Turner can occupy the post you know it's not a serious appointment.

 

[scottyr1978]

Sorry for being a bit thick but I had to google the candidates. I didn't realise Steve Turner was running for reelection till I saw his picture & recognised him, definetly a one horse race for Labour then.

 

[ThatFragranceGuy]

Steve turner struggled to get elected as longbeck councillor, he recognised his gravy train was coming to an end with the PCC gig, he and his wife both ran both failed to get elected.

They asked for like 4 recounts or something

 

[TTTside]

What has Turner done wrong from a working point of view? I get he had the issues with regards to his past and the whole Safeway drama, but as PCC he has not really put a foot wrong, unless I have missed something?

 

[Juninhoburger]

What has Turner done wrong from a working point of view? I get he had the issues with regards to his past and the whole Safeway drama, but as PCC he has not really put a foot wrong, unless I have missed something?

Go on, which of the 91 RR members are you

Although to answer your question...repeated harassment of a former colleague turned whistleblower when you're the PCC is very much not a good look

 

[ThatFragranceGuy]

What has Turner done wrong from a working point of view? I get he had the issues with regards to his past and the whole Safeway drama, but as PCC he has not really put a foot wrong, unless I have missed something?

What's he done? Surely he should be extolling his successes easily after several years in role promising to sort out Cleveland police.

 

[Juninhoburger]

What's he done? Surely he should be extolling his successes easily after several years in role promising to sort out Cleveland police.

He helped get them on the telly, what more do you want

 

[johnsmithsno2]

Good to see Labour have put up a suitably experienced candidate with a track record of electoral success.

 

[dribble]

Houchen and Turners flyer dropped on my doormat this morning, which was perfect timing as I had a touch of the runs.

 

[TheLodger]

I know our candidate Matt Storey really well, he as leader of our group held Preston to account for 4 years when the council was a really toxic place. The fact that Preston didn't get returned as mayor proved how good a job he did in very very difficult circumstances.

It's not often I would say this about someone, but I'd vote for Matt, even if he wasn't a Labour candidate, I think he'll really excel as our PCC.

 

[jam69]

What has Turner done wrong from a working point of view? I get he had the issues with regards to his past and the whole Safeway drama, but as PCC he has not really put a foot wrong, unless I have missed something?

Rising crime, knife capital of the uk, tory police cuts

 

[TheLodger]

What has Turner done wrong from a working point of view? I get he had the issues with regards to his past and the whole Safeway drama, but as PCC he has not really put a foot wrong, unless I have missed something?

After 4 years of Turner, we now have the highest crime rate in the country, well above even London.

 

[ThatFragranceGuy]

After 4 years of Turner, we now have the highest crime rate in the country, well above even London.

And that's with him promoting his app, which sends reports to his office who then decide which to log as crimes. Awful idea

 

[ThePrisoner]

Go on, which of the 91 RR members are you

Although to answer your question...repeated harassment of a former colleague turned whistleblower when you're the PCC is very much not a good look

Is this the political opponent he set the police on or is this someone else?

 

[Jonny Ingbar]

What has Turner done wrong from a working point of view? I get he had the issues with regards to his past and the whole Safeway drama, but as PCC he has not really put a foot wrong, unless I have missed something?

Without elaborating, the guy shouldn't be anywhere near the position he holds. Barry Coppinger consistently made some chronically poor decisions, but at least his heart was fundamentally in the right place.

Add to the that the fact Tuner was previously UKIP candidate and I'd hold the firm view he's not fit for office.

After 4 years of Turner, we now have the highest crime rate in the country, well above even London.

Of all his faults I don't think this one can be held against him in fairness.