I have been elected to be PCC Monday, 10 May, 2021 I am delighted to announce that I have been elected to be Police and Crime Commissioner for Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. First round voting figures: Rupert Matthews [Cons] 121,252 James Moore [LibDem] 42,951 Ross Willmott [Lab] 81,898 Second round voting figures Rupert Matthews [Cons] 135,566 Ross Willmott [Lab] 102,211 Please see my acceptance speech above. Local News
The issue of drug legalisation is a contentious one 29th March 2021 The issue of drug legalisation is a contentious one. The legalisation of class B substances such as Marijuana is an international debate as much as it is a... Articles
Congratulations to Councillor Keith Merrie - the scourge of off-road motorbikes 26th March 2021 I was delighted to visit Ellistown to congratulate Cl rKeith Merrie, who has become the scourge of off-road motor bikers causing anti-social behaviour around... Local News
Time to Tackle Flytipping 18th March 2021 Every day an average of 32 piles of rubbish are fly-tipped in Leicestershire and Rutland. New figures from by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural... Local News
Crime & Policing in South Leicestershire - Discussion with Alberto Costa MP 17th March 2021 On 16 March 2021 I caught up with Alberto Costa, Member of Parliament for South Leicestershire, for a discussion about crime and policing in his constituency... Local News
Domestic abuse is a terrible blight on our society 16th March 2021 Domestic abuse is a terrible blight on our society. It comes in many forms and can afflict families of all social classes, ethnic backgrounds and backgrounds... Articles
African Heritage Alliance Video 3rd March 2021 On Friday 26 February, I was invited to take part in an on-line debate with the other candidates for the PCC Election by the African Heritage Alliance... Local News
