Electoral Commission 'concern' over PCC turnout
Electoral Commission chair Jenny Watson said the PCC dismal turnout was "a concern for everyone who cares about democracy" and said a "thorough review" would report its inquiry findings to Parliament early next year.
– Electoral Commission chair Jenny WatsonThese were new elections taking place at an unfamiliar time of year, which is why we have made clear at every stage that it would be important to engage effectively with voters.
The Government took a number of decisions about how to run these elections that we did not agree with.
But what is important now is that the right lessons are learnt: we will talk to voters, candidates and returning officers to understand what worked and what didn't.
Politically historic moment overshadowed by poor turnout
This unique experiment in democracy won't be remembered for the first police commissioners, but for how little it caught voters' attention.
Prescott loses bid to become PCC
Lord Prescott has lost his bid to become the Police and Crime Commissioner for Humberside.
A guide to the Police and Crime Commissioner elections
A guide to the elections for Police and Crime commissioners in England and Wales, taking place tomorrow.