National chair elections: voting closes tomorrow

29 March 2022

Federation branch chair Rich Cooke is urging West Midlands officers to exercise their vote to choose the next national chair of the Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) before polling closes tomorrow night.

Three contenders have put their hats in the ring to become the leader of the organisation: West Yorkshire branch chair Brian Booth, the current national vice-chair Ché Donald and National Board member Steve Hartshorn.

Rich said: “Policing is under pressure like never before – with ever increasing workloads and a hostile press.

“We’re seeing our pay eroded by this Government and our ability to secure a fair deal undermined at every turn, so there are big challenges facing the next national chair.

“Voting closes tomorrow so there is still time and I would urge members to have their say and vote for who they feel can best represent them on the national stage and with the Government.”

The closing date for voting is 11.59pm on Wednesday (30 March) and the new chair will begin their term of office on Friday (1 April).

Members should have received instructions in the email inbox on how to cast their vote and can contact the West Midlands branch if they need assistance.

Read the candidates’ election statements in full: Brian Booth, Ché Donald, Steve Hartshorn.