Police Federation candidates answer your questions

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Police Federation candidates answer your questions

Phill Matthews and John Apter are competing for the votes of staff association members.

John Apter and Phill Matthews both want your vote

Date - 23rd July 2018
By - Police Oracle

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Two men are vying to become the first ever chair of the Police Federation and England and Wales elected by a vote open to all members. We put the questions of Police Oracle readers to the candidates, and here’s what they had to...

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