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'''Marc Stuart Jones''' is an English politician, and the current [[Lincolnshire Police and Crime Commissioner|Police and Crime Commissioner for Lincolnshire]], representing the [[Conservative Party (UK)|Conservative Party]]. He was [[England and Wales police and crime commissioner elections, 2016|elected]] to the post on 5 May 2016, succeeding the previous incumbent, [[Alan Hardwick]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/election-2016-35993244 |title=Lincolnshire PCC 2016 election: Conservative Marc Jones elected as police and crime commissioner |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=6 May 2016 |accessdate=10 June 2016}}</ref> Following his election Jones chose Stuart Tweedale as his deputy, but Lincolnshire's Police and Crime Panel did not endorse the appointment, since they felt Tweedale "did not demonstrate an understanding of the principle of personal independence required to undertake the role".<ref>{{cite news|last=Fletcher |first=Nicholas |url=http://www.lincolnshireecho.co.uk/Police-Crime-Commissioner-Marc-Jones-appoint/story-29376932-detail/story.html |title=Police and Crime Commissioner Marc Jones to appoint deputy - despite failing to win panel backing |publisher= |newspaper=Lincolnshire Echo |date=8 June 2016 |accessdate=10 June 2016}}</ref> Jones announced on 8 June 2016 that he would appoint Tweedale to the post despite the Panel's opposition.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/New-deputy-police-commissioner-appointed-despite/story-29377802-detail/story.html |title=New deputy police commissioner appointed despite opposition |publisher= |newspaper=Grimsby Telegraph |date=8 June 2016 |accessdate=10 June 2016}}</ref> |
'''Marc Stuart Jones''' is an English politician, and the current [[Lincolnshire Police and Crime Commissioner|Police and Crime Commissioner for Lincolnshire]], representing the [[Conservative Party (UK)|Conservative Party]]. |
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He was [[England and Wales police and crime commissioner elections, 2016|elected]] to the post on 5 May 2016, succeeding the previous incumbent, [[Alan Hardwick]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/election-2016-35993244 |title=Lincolnshire PCC 2016 election: Conservative Marc Jones elected as police and crime commissioner |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=6 May 2016 |accessdate=10 June 2016}}</ref> Following his election Jones chose Stuart Tweedale as his deputy, but Lincolnshire's Police and Crime Panel did not endorse the appointment, since they felt Tweedale "did not demonstrate an understanding of the principle of personal independence required to undertake the role".<ref>{{cite news|last=Fletcher |first=Nicholas |url=http://www.lincolnshireecho.co.uk/Police-Crime-Commissioner-Marc-Jones-appoint/story-29376932-detail/story.html |title=Police and Crime Commissioner Marc Jones to appoint deputy - despite failing to win panel backing |publisher= |newspaper=Lincolnshire Echo |date=8 June 2016 |accessdate=10 June 2016}}</ref> Jones announced on 8 June 2016 that he would appoint Tweedale to the post despite the Panel's opposition.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/New-deputy-police-commissioner-appointed-despite/story-29377802-detail/story.html |title=New deputy police commissioner appointed despite opposition |publisher= |newspaper=Grimsby Telegraph |date=8 June 2016 |accessdate=10 June 2016}}</ref> |
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Before his election as Police and Crime Commissioner, Jones had been deputy leader of the [[City of Lincoln Council]], and then a member of [[Lincolnshire County Council]].<ref>{{cite news |
Before his election as Police and Crime Commissioner, Jones had been deputy leader of the [[City of Lincoln Council]], and then a member of [[Lincolnshire County Council]].<ref>{{cite news |
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Revision as of 13:56, 4 September 2017
Marc Jones | |
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| Lincolnshire Police and Crime Commissioner | |
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| Preceded by | Alan Hardwick |
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| Political party | Conservative |
Marc Stuart Jones is an English politician, and the current Police and Crime Commissioner for Lincolnshire, representing the Conservative Party.
He was elected to the post on 5 May 2016, succeeding the previous incumbent, Alan Hardwick.[1] Following his election Jones chose Stuart Tweedale as his deputy, but Lincolnshire's Police and Crime Panel did not endorse the appointment, since they felt Tweedale "did not demonstrate an understanding of the principle of personal independence required to undertake the role".[2] Jones announced on 8 June 2016 that he would appoint Tweedale to the post despite the Panel's opposition.[3]
Before his election as Police and Crime Commissioner, Jones had been deputy leader of the City of Lincoln Council, and then a member of Lincolnshire County Council.[4] He also stood as the Conservative candidate for the Great Grimsby constituency in the 2015 general election finishing second with 8,874 votes (26%).
References
- ^ "Lincolnshire PCC 2016 election: Conservative Marc Jones elected as police and crime commissioner". BBC News. BBC. 6 May 2016. Retrieved 10 June 2016.
- ^ Fletcher, Nicholas (8 June 2016). "Police and Crime Commissioner Marc Jones to appoint deputy - despite failing to win panel backing". Lincolnshire Echo. Retrieved 10 June 2016.
- ^ "New deputy police commissioner appointed despite opposition". Grimsby Telegraph. 8 June 2016. Retrieved 10 June 2016.
- ^ Hall, Christopher James (12 October 2015). "Marc Jones is Conservatives' choice to stand for Lincolnshire Police and Crime Commissioner post". Lincolnshire Echo. Retrieved 13 June 2016.
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