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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Amy Gibbons

What is the process for appointing Dame Cressida Dick’s successor?

PA Wire

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has said Boris Johnson must “publicly recuse” himself from involvement in the appointment of Dame Cressida Dick’s successor as Metropolitan Police commissioner because he is being investigated by the force.

He made the comments after the beleaguered Metropolitan Police boss resigned from her job having lost the backing of London Mayor Sadiq Khan.

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