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  • "If my memory is correct, this photo was taken when that woman was inspecting fire damage at a children's play facility, maybe a couple of years ago. I suppose it was used because of the crime connection. You might recall there was a frequent contributor to the comments on these pages who went under the name "karen29". Have not seen her on here for a long time, but I think that she might have had a run-in with Mrs Morris-Cook at some time because she never had a kind word to say about her. I would really like to hear what she would have to say, first about this story and second about the photo. Oh, mustn't forget, my contribution of yesterday was deleted as well."
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Val's bid for top cop role

Val Morris-Cook Val Morris-Cook

A LABOUR councillor has thrown her hat into the ring for the police commissioner elections.

Val Morris-Cook, deputy leader of Thurrock Council, has been announced as the party’s candidate for the police and crime commissioner role, which will come up for election for the first time this November.

She will go up against former Southend divisional commander Mick Thwaites and the Conservative candidate, former Royal Naval officer Nicholas Alston.

Mrs Morris-Cook narrowly secured a victory following a month-long ballot of Labour party members.

Jordan Newell, head of the Colchester Labour party, had stood against Mrs Morris-Cook and secured the backing of former home secretary Jacqui Smith.

Val said: “It’s an honour to have been nominated.

“My role is to be the voice of the community that asks how are we going to fight the fear of crime? My role will be to be a liaison between the local people and the chief constable.

“I won’t be leaving the people of Grays Riverside, but the role is full-time so should I be elected I will have to review my council duties. There’s a lot of bridges to cross before then though.”

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