Dennis Skinner

Former Labour MP for Bolsover

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Police and Crime Commissioners

Elected Police and Crime Commissioners are individuals responsible for the strategic direction and oversight of the police in England and Wales.

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Dennis Skinner almost always voted against the introduction of elected Police and Crime Commissioners

TheyWorkForYou has automatically calculated this MP’s stance based on all of their votes on the topic. You can browse the source data on PublicWhip.org.uk.

Key votes about the introduction of elected Police and Crime Commissioners:

  • On 4 Jul 2012: Dennis Skinner voted against proposed detailed rules for the election of Police and Crime Commissioners. Show vote
  • On 12 Sep 2011: Dennis Skinner was absent for a vote on Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill — Clause 1 — Police and Crime Commissioners Show vote
  • On 23 May 2011: Dennis Skinner voted against introducing Police and Crime Commissioners to provide strategic direction for, and oversight of, police forces. Show vote
  • On 31 Mar 2011: Dennis Skinner voted against introducing Police and Crime Commissioners, against giving local councils more powers in relation to licensing, and against the other measures in the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill. Show vote
  • On 30 Mar 2011: Dennis Skinner voted to require an inquiry by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary on the impact of introducing Police and Crime Commissioners, and to consider its recommendations before introducing them. Show vote
  • On 13 Dec 2010: Dennis Skinner voted against introducing Police and Crime Commissioners, against giving local councils more powers in relation to licensing, and against the other measures in the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill. Show vote
  • On 13 Dec 2010: Dennis Skinner voted against introducing Police and Crime Commissioners, against giving local councils more powers in relation to licensing, and against the other measures in the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill. Show vote
  • On 8 Sep 2010: Dennis Skinner voted against introducing elected Police and Crime Commissioners Show vote

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