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Articles tagged with: Cressida Dick
What Does It Mean That The Met Police Have Been Placed In ‘Special Measures’?
Home affairs
What Does It Mean That The Met Police Have Been Placed In ‘Special Measures’?
The police watchdog Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) has announced they will place Britain’s largest police force – the Metropolitan Police – into special measures following a string of high-profile incidents and “systemic” failings.
Cressida Dick’s Legacy Has Been Torn In Two
Home affairs
By Laura Hutchinson, Head of UK Political Intelligence
Cressida Dick’s Legacy Has Been Torn In Two
When Dame Cressida Dick became the first female and openly gay Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police in 2017 there was optimism that her appointment would be a pivotal moment for Britain’s largest police force.
The new Met Commissioner must be brutally honest about the challenges facing the force
Home affairs
By Caroline Pidgeon
The new Met Commissioner must be brutally honest about the challenges facing the force
The new commissioner needs to be mindful that the first job of the Met is to protect the public, not its own reputation.
Home Office Worry London Mayor Has Lost Met's Trust After 'Messy' Handling Of Cressida Dick Resignation
Home affairs
Home Office Worry London Mayor Has Lost Met's Trust After "Messy" Handling Of Cressida Dick Resignation
London Mayor Sadiq Khan’s “messy” handling of Dame Cressida Dick’s resignation may have damaged relations with front-line officers, according to government insiders.
Cressida Dick Has Resigned As Metropolitan Police Commissioner
Home affairs
Cressida Dick Has Resigned As Metropolitan Police Commissioner
Dame Cressida Dick has resigned as Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police after five years in the role.
A culture of misogyny and racism has existed in the Met police for too long – Cressida Dick must go
Home affairs
By Diane Abbott MP
A culture of misogyny and racism has existed in the Met police for too long – Cressida Dick must go
The culture of the Metropolitan police and what that means for the way they do the job has been the subject of public concern for many decades.
Boris Johnson Didn't Tell Cabinet About Downing Street Police Inquiry As It Launched
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson Didn't Tell Cabinet About Downing Street Police Inquiry As It Launched
Number 10 has confirmed that Boris Johnson was aware police were about to open an investigation into alleged Downing Street parties during lockdown, but did not tell Cabinet ministers he was meeting with as it launched.
Backbench Tories Warn Of 'Last Days Of Rome' For Boris Johnson Over Downing Street Police Inquiry
Coronavirus
Backbench Tories Warn Of "Last Days Of Rome" For Boris Johnson Over Downing Street Police Inquiry
The Conservative party has been plunged into fresh crisis this morning with the announcement that Downing Street will be investigated by the Metropolitan Police over potentially law breaking parties held during the pandemic.
Met Police Will Now Investigate Alleged Downing Street Parties During Lockdown
Coronavirus
Met Police Will Now Investigate Alleged Downing Street Parties During Lockdown
Police will now investigate allegations a number of parties were held in Downing Street during lockdown in breach of coronavirus rules, the Metropolitan Police commissioner has confirmed.
Women’s trust in the police can not be rebuilt until officers are held accountable for their own misconduct
Home affairs
By Jamie Klingler
Women’s trust in the police can not be rebuilt until officers are held accountable for their own misconduct
The Prime Minister refusing to make misogyny a hate crime and the Deputy Prime Minister, Dominic Raab, not even knowing the definition of the word, illustrates that tackling violence against women and girls is not a priority for this government.
Policing Minister Encourages Women To 'Call 999' If They Doubt An Officer After Sarah Everard Murder
Home affairs
Policing Minister Encourages Women To "Call 999" If They Doubt An Officer After Sarah Everard Murder
It is "perfectly reasonable" for anyone approached by a lone officer to call 999 to verify who they were after the murder of Sarah Everard, the policing minister has said.
Met Commissioner Cressida Dick Says She Is “So Sorry” To Family Of Sarah Everard
Home affairs
Met Commissioner Cressida Dick Says She Is “So Sorry” To Family Of Sarah Everard
Dame Cressida Dick has admitted the "precious bond of trust" with police has been broken following the murder of Sarah Everard by a serving officer, as she faces calls for her resignation.
47% Say Cressida Dick Should Not Resign Over Police Handling Of Sarah Everard Vigil
Coronavirus
47% Say Cressida Dick Should Not Resign Over Police Handling Of Sarah Everard Vigil
A new poll has found overwhelming support for Cressida Dick to continue as Met police commissioner despite police handling of Saturday's Sarah Everard vigil – double the number of those who said she should resign.