2016-04-08 21:05:26 +0100
To: Jeremy Corby, Jonathan Jardine, John Clancy
Justice for Yvonne Mosquito
• Mr Jamieson’s resignation as Police and Crime Commissioner and to step aside as Labour Candidate for re-election.
• The reinstatement of Mrs Mosquitto as Deputy Police Crime and Commissioner and a Public Apology.
• Jeremy Corbyn to intervene on this matter as Labour Leader and with a thorough and independent investigation into the professional conduct of Mr Jamieson.
• The reinstatement of Mrs Mosquitto as Deputy Police Crime and Commissioner and a Public Apology.
• Jeremy Corbyn to intervene on this matter as Labour Leader and with a thorough and independent investigation into the professional conduct of Mr Jamieson.
Why is this important?
Justice For Yvonne Mosquito
The Background to the harassment and bullying of Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner Yvonne Mosquito.
On the evening of Thursday 24th March, we learnt of the suspension of the Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner Yvonne Mosquito. Over recent months, the relationship between the Police and Crime Commissioner David Jamieson and Yvonne Mosquito has been strained, he has embarrassed her publicly in front of her peers and subordinates.
In recent weeks, there has been speculation that Mr Jamieson is seeking to remove Yvonne Mosquito as his Deputy. In terms of the forthcoming elections (Thursday 5th May) he failed to endorse her as his running mate or indeed his potential deputy, should he be successful. Although he has the choice to choose his running mate, his behaviour this reinforces the view that there is a breakdown in the relationship rather that her performance.
It is understood that following a visit to a bereaved family to pay her condolences and pray with the family Mrs Mosquito was immediately suspended for interfering with a Police Murder Investigation. This statement was issued by Johnathon Jardine Chief Executive of the Police and Crime Commissioner’s Office:
“Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner Yvonne Mosquito has been suspended from her post with immediate effect. An internal investigation is underway into potential gross misconduct following concerns raised about interference into operational policing regarding an on-going serious investigation.”
It should be noted that Mrs Mosquito is also the elected Councillor for the Nechells Ward which is within the Ladywood District and also an Ordained Minister. The leak to the press raises major concerns as to the true intentions of Mr Jamieson intentions his heavy-handed decision making and approach by not only suspending Mrs Mosquito but also to commence a trial by media.
Mrs Mosquito’s salary has been emphasised on many occasions in the media which is actually £10,000 less the assessed £75,000 a reduction Mrs Mosquito agreed to take. However, there is never any emphasis placed on the commissioner’s salary of £100,000.
Furthermore, the media has continued to print a constant barrage of negative stories regarding Mrs. Mosquito and her family. This is both unacceptable and intrusive, however, it would not have come to light, had Mr Jamieson not taken the story to the press himself in the first instance.
When Black people from the African and Caribbean Community have any kind of authority, the system (structural and institutional racism) seeks to destroy them, hence, the lack of Black representation within these spaces, which, yet again, is threatened and attacked.
Who are we?
We are the local community both Black and White the electorate who voted for Mr Jamieson and are both outraged and deeply disappointed by his unprofessional behaviour and the levels of contempt display to an employee and fellow labour colleague.
What do we want?
We demand the following with immediate effect:
• Mr Jamieson’s resignation as Police and Crime Commissioner and to step aside as Labour Candidate for re-election.
• The reinstatement of Mrs Mosquitto as Deputy Police Crime and Commissioner and a Public Apology.
• Jeremy Corbyn to intervene on this matter as Labour Leader and with a thorough and independent investigation into the professional conduct of Mr Jamieson.
What can you do?
You can do the following to stand in solidarity with us as we stand with Mrs Mosquito.
• Sign and share this petition, send it to 50 friends and request they do the same.
• Use the hashtag #justice4mosquito on social media to publicise the petition.
• Join us as we protest outside Birmingham Council House Victoria Square Birmingham B1 1BB on Saturday 9th April at 12 noon – 2pm.
• Contact your local MP and complain you can do that here:http://www.birmingham.gov.uk/mps
• Contact Jeremy Corbyn and complain you can do that here: http://jeremycorbyn.org.uk/contact/
• Contact the Chief Executive of West Midland Police and Crime Commissioners Office and lodge a formal complaint you can do that here: http://www.westmidlands-pcc.gov.uk/contact or call: 0121 626 6060.
The Petition and the protest are just part of a larger strategy, we have much more work to do. If you want to be involved PLEASE come to the rally where speakers will give updates and a call to action.
The Background to the harassment and bullying of Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner Yvonne Mosquito.
On the evening of Thursday 24th March, we learnt of the suspension of the Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner Yvonne Mosquito. Over recent months, the relationship between the Police and Crime Commissioner David Jamieson and Yvonne Mosquito has been strained, he has embarrassed her publicly in front of her peers and subordinates.
In recent weeks, there has been speculation that Mr Jamieson is seeking to remove Yvonne Mosquito as his Deputy. In terms of the forthcoming elections (Thursday 5th May) he failed to endorse her as his running mate or indeed his potential deputy, should he be successful. Although he has the choice to choose his running mate, his behaviour this reinforces the view that there is a breakdown in the relationship rather that her performance.
It is understood that following a visit to a bereaved family to pay her condolences and pray with the family Mrs Mosquito was immediately suspended for interfering with a Police Murder Investigation. This statement was issued by Johnathon Jardine Chief Executive of the Police and Crime Commissioner’s Office:
“Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner Yvonne Mosquito has been suspended from her post with immediate effect. An internal investigation is underway into potential gross misconduct following concerns raised about interference into operational policing regarding an on-going serious investigation.”
It should be noted that Mrs Mosquito is also the elected Councillor for the Nechells Ward which is within the Ladywood District and also an Ordained Minister. The leak to the press raises major concerns as to the true intentions of Mr Jamieson intentions his heavy-handed decision making and approach by not only suspending Mrs Mosquito but also to commence a trial by media.
Mrs Mosquito’s salary has been emphasised on many occasions in the media which is actually £10,000 less the assessed £75,000 a reduction Mrs Mosquito agreed to take. However, there is never any emphasis placed on the commissioner’s salary of £100,000.
Furthermore, the media has continued to print a constant barrage of negative stories regarding Mrs. Mosquito and her family. This is both unacceptable and intrusive, however, it would not have come to light, had Mr Jamieson not taken the story to the press himself in the first instance.
When Black people from the African and Caribbean Community have any kind of authority, the system (structural and institutional racism) seeks to destroy them, hence, the lack of Black representation within these spaces, which, yet again, is threatened and attacked.
Who are we?
We are the local community both Black and White the electorate who voted for Mr Jamieson and are both outraged and deeply disappointed by his unprofessional behaviour and the levels of contempt display to an employee and fellow labour colleague.
What do we want?
We demand the following with immediate effect:
• Mr Jamieson’s resignation as Police and Crime Commissioner and to step aside as Labour Candidate for re-election.
• The reinstatement of Mrs Mosquitto as Deputy Police Crime and Commissioner and a Public Apology.
• Jeremy Corbyn to intervene on this matter as Labour Leader and with a thorough and independent investigation into the professional conduct of Mr Jamieson.
What can you do?
You can do the following to stand in solidarity with us as we stand with Mrs Mosquito.
• Sign and share this petition, send it to 50 friends and request they do the same.
• Use the hashtag #justice4mosquito on social media to publicise the petition.
• Join us as we protest outside Birmingham Council House Victoria Square Birmingham B1 1BB on Saturday 9th April at 12 noon – 2pm.
• Contact your local MP and complain you can do that here:http://www.birmingham.gov.uk/mps
• Contact Jeremy Corbyn and complain you can do that here: http://jeremycorbyn.org.uk/contact/
• Contact the Chief Executive of West Midland Police and Crime Commissioners Office and lodge a formal complaint you can do that here: http://www.westmidlands-pcc.gov.uk/contact or call: 0121 626 6060.
The Petition and the protest are just part of a larger strategy, we have much more work to do. If you want to be involved PLEASE come to the rally where speakers will give updates and a call to action.
