At a glance
- Met Police Federation has accused commissioner Sir Mark Rowley of issuing a “thinly veiled threat” after proposing a voluntary exit scheme for senior officers who are “not up for the challenge” of his reforms.
- Union leaders say the plan sends a “chilling message” to long-serving officers, warning it could pressure them out of the force under the guise of improving performance.
- It comes amid wider upheaval in the Met, following a damning racism review and the removal of more than 1,400 staff since 2022 as part of Sir Mark’s drive to clean up the force.
The Metropolitan Police Federation has accused commissioner Sir Mark Rowley of making a “thinly veiled threat” over jobs after he reportedly launched a voluntary exit pay-off for senior ranks.
