Why is Campion appointing a new Police Constable for West Mercia two days before the election that will decide if he will remain in office as Police Commissioner?

Shenanigans.

Kyle Gordon PCC John Campion's preferred candidate, Kyle Gordon, has been confirmed as the next Chief Constable of West Mercia Police at the Police and Crime Panel today. Kyle was chosen by PCC John Campion as the preferred candidate as Chief Constable following a vigorous and open process in December 2023.

(no date on this report but presumably today means today)