Validation email came through his evening. Thanks to my proposer and seconder and the ninety eight other signatories. To my secret agent and Robin Tilbrook for legal advice and letters. The campaign becomes real from here as I will be on the ballot. After a brief holiday next week I'll be out on the streets and in the malls.

Talking to people and building momentum wherever I can towards a better future for the police in West Mercia who are suffering a dystopian nightmare of wasted finance, lost opportunity and serial failure, disguised by fake statistics and unreported crime not dealt with.

Respect towards the Police must be restored along with the professionalism of the service. The good officers still know the difference between right and wrong. If elected, supporting them will be my priority and those failing the public will find me on their case.