Independent defeats Michael Mates
VIDEO: Interviews from Southampton where Independent Simon Hayes defeated former Tory MP and government minister, Michael Mates.
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Former MP to make political comeback
Michael Mates, the former Tory minister and Hampshire MP is poised to make a political comeback. The 78 year old has been chosen as the Conservative candidate for the new post of Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. The election will be held in November.
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Ex MP could have new role
The former MP Michael Mates is through to the last two Conservatives hoping to become the Police Commissioner candidate for this region.
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by Phil Hornby
The Conservatives have chosen their six candidates to stand for the role of Hampshire Police Commissioner.
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