EXCLUSIVE: Contenders to succeed Apter as Fed chair break cover

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EXCLUSIVE: Contenders to succeed Apter as Fed chair break cover

Contenders to be the next Fed chair have announced their intention to run.

Contenders ready: Federation Chair John Apter will stand down in April 2022

Date - 12th November 2021
By - Chris Smith

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The contest to be the next Police Federation leader has begun with the first candidates confirming they will stand. Brian Booth, Chair of West Yorkshire Fed, has confirmed to Police Oracle he will be among those campaigning in February. And Steve...

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