May 2017 - RetiredAndAngry

The Government Has Most Definitely Forgotten

2 Comments / #CutsHaveConsequences, #MaysMayhem, #NoConfidenceInTheresaMay, Austerity, Police, Policing, Reform / RetiredAndAngry

Not being subject to the rules of Purdah, I can have a moan. The term ‘purdah’ is in use across central and local government to describe the period of time immediately before elections or referendums when specific restrictions on the activity of civil servants are in place.… Read the whole post

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It’s Not About The Numbers

#CutsHaveConsequences, #MaysMayhem, Armed Forces, Armed Police, Home Secretary, Police, Policing, Theresa May / RetiredAndAngry

OH YES IT IS Last night Home Secretary Amber Rudd, appearing on BBC Question Time, repeated Theresa May’s mantra “it’s not about the numbers”. Well, as political campaigning for the General Election resumes today, I will have the temerity to challenge that concept.… Read the whole post

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A Scoop For George Osborne – R.I.P. Stop And Search

2 Comments / George Osborne, Policing, Press, Stop And Search / RetiredAndAngry

Following Gideon’s appointment as Editor of the London Evening Standard I thought I would offer him a scoop. Just to show him there are no hard feelings and to help him on his way to be a successful Editor.… Read the whole post

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