Independent defeats ex-minister to win Hampshire PCC vote
Simon Hayes has defeated former Conservative minister Michael Mates to become Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
Simon Hayes has defeated former Conservative minister Michael Mates to become Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
A post-mortem was under way today into the first elections for police commissioners in England and Wales after the poll was marred by a record-low turnout. A detailed inquiry has been ordered by the Electoral Commission.