72 hours on from Phil Butler's selection as the Conservative Police and Crime Commissioner has given me the chance to reflect on what a good candidate we have: a 30 year detective inspector, a qualified accountant, genuinely local and with a passion for the chance to serve his community once more.
Full report by the Chronicle here: http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/north-east-news/evening-chronicle-news/2012/06/11/fraud-expert-phil-butler-up-for-police-commissioner-role-72703-31157275/
He is beginning to get out and about and start the process of meeting people.
He is also going to be on the road with me in Northumberland this August, doing a series of town hall events. Details to follow