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Straight talker versus the popular tactician
26.01.09
For: An effective chief officer credited with much of the success of the Met in his time as deputy to Sir Ian Blair. He is seen as straight talking and unlikely to rock the boat if chosen. He has experience fighting terrorism and is good with media.
Against: He is part of Sir Ian Blair's old regime and his judgment has been questioned over the arrest of Tory MP Damian Green.
For: He is a clever tactician credited with steering a path through Ulster politics.
A thinking man's Lord Stevens who is also popular with the rank and file. He has experience fighting terrorism, is good with the media and would raise morale at the Met.
Against: May be too clever and charismatic for politicians at City Hall who want a “boring” candidate.
Reader views (1)
That is the problem with Sir Paul, he is '..straight talking..'. Code for a typical northerner with a loud voice and full of his own self importance, and is
'..unlikely to rock the boat..'. Again code for he will not upset Jackboot Jaqui and will do anything she asks. Sir Paul was fully aware of Bobs rampage through Parliamentary procedure, but hadn't got the nerve or authority to prevent it.
- Paul, Brixton SW
