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Tim Bearder

Tim Bearder was the Liberal Democrats candidate for Police and Crime Commissioner for Thames Valley. They received 84,341 votes.

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Statement to voters

Tim Bearder has a wealth of experience serving the area and managing big budgets with a number of important cabinet positions on Oxfordshire County Council.

Full statement

He has an in-depth knowledge of the wider patch and its problems, having worked as a journalist for BBC South.

As the election date of the 2nd of May looms, it is anticipated to be a hotly contested battle between the Liberal Democrats and the Conservative Party.

Responding to his selection, Councillor Bearder highlighted his key priorities:

“Communities across the Thames Valley are yearning for substantive change. The Conservative Party has consistently fallen short on recruitment goals and made cutbacks to community policing, notably in areas like Oxford and Reading.

This has led to increased response times and a concerning drop in convictions, particularly for offences such as domestic burglary which are close to an all-time low. Residents have lost faith in the Conservative Party’s ability to effectively manage our police force, underscoring the urgent need for an alternative approach.

The Liberal Democrats are committed to restoring community policing, providing residents the assurance that law enforcement will be present and responsive when needed.”

Layla Moran MP, Member of Parliament for Oxford West and Abingdon, applauded Cllr Bearder’s candidacy:

“With Tim Bearder at the helm, we have the opportunity to elect a passionate community advocate who will champion tough, innovative policing in one of the nation’s largest forces.

This election address has been prepared by me the agent Richard Cole at C5 Grange Court Business Park, Barton Ln, Abingdon OX14 3NB

This statement was last updated on April 19, 2024.

This statement was added by Tim Bearder, their team, or by a Democracy Club volunteer, based on information published by the candidate elsewhere.

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https://www.southcentrallibdems.org.uk/pcc-2024/thames-valley

Tim Bearder's elections

Date Election Party Results Position
2024 Gosport: UK Parliamentary general election Liberal Democrats 4,039 votes (not elected) 4th / 8 candidates
2024 Thames Valley Police: Police and Crime Commissioner for Thames Valley Liberal Democrats 84,341 votes (not elected) 3rd / 5 candidates
2023 Forest Hill & Holton: South Oxfordshire local election Liberal Democrats 837 votes (elected) 1st / 2 candidates
2021 Forest Hill & Holton: South Oxfordshire local by-election Liberal Democrats 907 votes (elected) 1st / 2 candidates
2021 Wheatley: Oxfordshire local election Liberal Democrats 2,151 votes (elected) 1st / 3 candidates
2019 Banbury: UK Parliamentary general election Liberal Democrats 8,831 votes (not elected) 3rd / 4 candidates
2019 West End South: Eastleigh local election Liberal Democrats 899 votes (elected) 1st / 5 candidates
2018 Wheatley: Oxfordshire local by-election Liberal Democrats 1,380 votes (elected) 1st / 3 candidates
2017 Eynsham: Oxfordshire County Council local election Liberal Democrats 1,621 votes (not elected) 2nd / 4 candidates
2014 West Midlands: European Parliament (UK) elections Liberal Democrats Not elected (vote count not available) Position not available
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