Comments on: Don't vote for me! http://www.lynnefeatherstone.org/2007/08/dont-vote-for-me.htm Liberal Democrat MP for Hornsey and Wood Green Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:55:44 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Mash http://www.lynnefeatherstone.org/2007/08/dont-vote-for-me.htm/comment-page-1#comment-609 Mash Fri, 03 Aug 2007 21:03:00 +0000 http://localhost/wp28/?p=1300#comment-609 I have met former DAC Brian Paddick, who served at New Scotland Yard and retired most recently. I have immense respect for the man. He is one of a handful of officers from an under-represented community in a senior position. He is truly a positive role model. He worked under Mr Ghaffur for a number of years, and gave a commendable service to his specific directorate. All credit to him. However, I am quite concerned that he is standing for the Lib Dems, surely all police officers or former ones (particularly those who have served in significantly high positions) should remain neutral. I know Sir John is neutral and independent in the House of Lords. Same for Paul Condon, I think Brian Paddick should, as his experience and expertise would be needed in the upper chamber. <br/><br/>I am opposed to any police man or former officer becoming Mayor. Because i feel they should be helping shape Parliamentary legislation on crime and order, especially when it affects cuts to police funding and resources, an area he can make an enormously welcomed contribution. I have met former DAC Brian Paddick, who served at New Scotland Yard and retired most recently. I have immense respect for the man. He is one of a handful of officers from an under-represented community in a senior position. He is truly a positive role model. He worked under Mr Ghaffur for a number of years, and gave a commendable service to his specific directorate. All credit to him. However, I am quite concerned that he is standing for the Lib Dems, surely all police officers or former ones (particularly those who have served in significantly high positions) should remain neutral. I know Sir John is neutral and independent in the House of Lords. Same for Paul Condon, I think Brian Paddick should, as his experience and expertise would be needed in the upper chamber.

I am opposed to any police man or former officer becoming Mayor. Because i feel they should be helping shape Parliamentary legislation on crime and order, especially when it affects cuts to police funding and resources, an area he can make an enormously welcomed contribution.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.lynnefeatherstone.org/2007/08/dont-vote-for-me.htm/comment-page-1#comment-608 Anonymous Fri, 03 Aug 2007 17:34:00 +0000 http://localhost/wp28/?p=1300#comment-608 I have seen him at a party event, though whether as a paid up member or not I do not know<br/><br/>PS Lynne - it looks as if you did not get your refusal out quickly enough - <a HREF="http://www.epolitix.com/EN/Blog/200708/eda92a2f-60fb-420c-9f10-25b13bcc95fe.htm" REL="nofollow">see ePolitix story</a> I have seen him at a party event, though whether as a paid up member or not I do not know

PS Lynne - it looks as if you did not get your refusal out quickly enough - see ePolitix story

]]> By: Peter Black http://www.lynnefeatherstone.org/2007/08/dont-vote-for-me.htm/comment-page-1#comment-607 Peter Black Fri, 03 Aug 2007 06:11:00 +0000 http://localhost/wp28/?p=1300#comment-607 Is Brian Paddick a member and/or a potential candidate for us then? Is Brian Paddick a member and/or a potential candidate for us then?

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