Women and 21st Century Politics

Posted by on Jun 22, 2006 in updates | 3 comments Will Theresa pass Carol’s critical opinion? I shall he heading off to Westminster soon to listen to Theresa May speak on “Women & 21st Century Politics”. It is a joint parliamentary reception given by Conservative Future and the Conservative Women’s Organisation and I expect Theresa will mention the new job that has been advertised for a Women’s Officer....
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I want real bobbies on my street

Posted by on Jun 22, 2006 in updates | 6 comments Policing on the cheap How can people be fooled into thinking that police community support officers deter crime? They have no real powers, yet the Home Office believes this is the answer to their prayers. Norfolk police have been given an additional £1 million to double the number of their PCSOs to 138 by the end of this year and 189 by next April. They are civilian staff who wear a uniform,...
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