Mr Winsor, 54, would be the first person who has not served as a police officer to take up the role since Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary (HMIC) was first established in 1856, opponents claim.

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The game served as a nice warm-up for the rest of the week, which will be a little tougher.

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He has already served as Italy's prime minister for three separate terms and built up what is believed to be a vast personal fortune from his business empire.

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Mr Berlusconi has already served as Italy's prime minister for three separate terms and built up what is believed to be a vast personal fortune from his business empire.

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