Indeed, not only has he set no date for entry, but he will not even promise to join in the lifetime of the next Parliament.

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Stephen Wilson from Aylesford, who turned down a university place to join the police and was waiting for a start date, was one of those affected.

BBC: Kent police recruits are told places axed

It seems like Microsoft can join Rick Perry in the club of people who are unsure about the date of the US Presidential election.

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