Christmas Tree 4729 Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 (edited) So the kids are off so the local elections can take place to elect the North Easts first PCC. Anyone know much about this? What powers they will have? Anyone care? Going to vote? http://www.choosemypcc.org.uk/candidates/area/northumbria Edited November 15, 2012 by Christmas Tree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 44993 Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 "In a few hours private security companies like G4S could be on their way to controlling big parts of Northumbria police. The new police and crime commissioner elections are tomorrow (Thursday 15th) and there’s a big danger that pro-privatisation candidates could get in with just a few votes. That’s why we need to sound the alarm and get our friends and family to the polling stations armed with the facts." That's what it's all about apparently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveTheBobby 1 Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 First * I knew of it was some daft 'debate' the candidates had sat on high stools in the middle of The Galleries on Look North the other week * and last . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 35120 Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 The only thing that occurred to me about the whole carry on was that politicising the police seems like a bad idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4729 Posted November 15, 2012 Author Share Posted November 15, 2012 Im guessing a turn out in single figures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 4729 Posted November 15, 2012 Author Share Posted November 15, 2012 The only thing that occurred to me about the whole carry on was that politicising the police seems like a bad idea. I agree. In all the action films the cops have to jump through hoops when the mayor rings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 35120 Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 My polling station is about 30 seconds walk from my house and I doubt I'll bother so, aye, you're probably spot on there, CT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveTheBobby 1 Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Im guessing a turn out in single figures. Definately , friends and family . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 G4s will hire criminals to catch criminals. Gotham here we come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveTheBobby 1 Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 It was crying out for a 'self-styled' larger than life figure like James 'Gods Cop' Anderton , 'Robocop' Ray Mallon , Commission Gordon , Judge Jules . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 In Germany the police always look bored,henpecked and suicidal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JawD 99 Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 A few things on this. I had some shite posted through my door from one of the blokes up for it. He looked like he was off the set of corrie so I binned it. Then I listened to PMQT and this was a subject. The general consensus seems to be that this is a waste of money, another level of bureaucracy and that the people standing represent politcal parties is just fucking wrong. BBC Newcastle tweeted the @s of those standing so I asked each of them what they stood for as I hadnt heard a thing about them. That I got no reply said volumes to me. The arranging of this has been shambolic. If you want to get info on these (and could be arsed) then you need to go online. Ok,so what if you dont have access to going online? Ah I see, tough shit. No, I wont be voting and by the sounds of it, 80% of everyone else wont be either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 We all have the internet and tbf...and we still aren't voting.... http://www.choosemypcc.org.uk/wp-content/themes/pcc/pdf/Northumbria.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
essembeeofsunderland 811 Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Criminals chasing criminals.That's what we have now isn't it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JawD 99 Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 We all have the internet and tbf...and we still aren't voting.... http://www.choosemyp...Northumbria.pdf We dont like. Or do OAPs not count? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 We all on here, posting on the internet, have access I mean....and haven't bothered our arses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rikko 20 Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 There is a bye election here as my mp decided he wants to be a pcc instead. So i voted in the bye election and spoiled my ballot in pcc. Really don't see the point of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JawD 99 Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 We all on here, posting on the internet, have access I mean....and haven't bothered our arses. Ah I get your point. Well technically I tried but as they couldnt be arsed I decided neither could I. Labour have even said if they get in they will scrap it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 10874 Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CleeToonFan 1 Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 John Prescotts a candidate here, as if Lord and former deputy pm wasn't enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 35120 Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 John Prescotts a candidate here, as if Lord and former deputy pm wasn't enough. There's always room for more money and it's not like he's going to be able to get a proper job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonatine 11406 Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 According to the BBC, the number of spoilt ballot papers in Coventry was larger than the number of Lib Dem votes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 30666 Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 John Prescotts a candidate here, as if Lord and former deputy pm wasn't enough. He'll have to be happy with Lord and former Deputy PM as he's been beaten by a Tory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CleeToonFan 1 Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 I know , I thought hell would bring him in regardless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveTheBobby 1 Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 He doesn't look happy mind . Neither does John . Wot . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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