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Cressida Dick: The runners and riders to replace the Met Police commissioner

With no clear frontrunner to replace Dame Cressida, here is a look at some of the likely options

Evening Standard

Friday briefing: Who will replace Cressida Dick?

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The Guardian - AU

Cressida Dick: Critics delighted and supporters saddened as Met Commissioner resigns

Dame Cressida said that she will stand aside as Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police with ‘huge sadness’

Evening Standard

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Cressida Dick could not solve the Met’s problems. She could barely admit they existed

There was precedent for a commissioner determined to root out misbehaviour. Failure to follow it cost her the top job, says former Guardian crime reporter Sandra Laville

The Guardian - UK

Cressida Dick: London police chief quits after slew of scandals

Resignation comes after she lost the confidence of London Mayor Sadiq Khan.

Al Jazeera

What the papers say – February 11

The front pages feature Dame Cressida Dick’s resignation and the Queen’s Covid scare.

The Independent UK

Tensions between Home Secretary and London Mayor as Met Police chief quits

Priti Patel will oversee the appointment of the new commissioner

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‘What took so long?’: how the papers covered the resignation of Cressida Dick

While many front pages say the Met chief was ‘forced out’, some cheer her departure after a series of ‘catastrophic blunders’

The Guardian - AU

‘It is necessary’: Cressida Dick critics touched by Met police scandals welcome her resignation

Departing commissioner’s handling of controversies including Daniel Morgan and Sarah Everard cases draws sharp criticism

The Guardian - UK

Partner of Stephen Port victim welcomes Cressida Dick’s resignation

Mr Waumsley told the PA news agency his first thought when he heard the news was ‘about time’ and that he hoped more resignations would follow.

The Independent UK

‘Unprofessional’: Priti Patel and Sadiq Khan clash over shock resignation of Met police chief

Commissioner Dame Cressida Dick quit the Metropolitan Police after losing the support of Sadiq Khan over her plan to reform the force.

The Independent UK

What will be in the new Metropolitan Police Commissioner’s in-tray?

The new chief will take charge of the Downing Street partygate inquiry and be tasked with improving the culture of the force.

The Independent UK

Who are the contenders to replace Cressida Dick as Met Police commissioner?

With no clear frontrunner to replace Dame Cressida, here is a look at some of the likely options.

The Independent UK

Dame Cressida Dick dramatically quits Met Police over string of Scotland Yard scandals just hours after vowing to stay

Met Police Commissioner Cressida Dick has been forced to quit over failures to 'root out racism, sexism and homophobia'

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The Independent UK

The controversies that have dogged Dame Cressida Dick’s career

Despite several accolades, Dame Cressida’s career has been marred with controversy

The Independent UK

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

Sir Ed Davey has called for Boris Johnson to ‘publicly recuse’ himself from the decision, in which it is understood he has no formal role.

Daily Mirror

Met Police scandals under Cressida Dick's watch - Partygate to Sarah Everard murder

Dame Cressida Dick has stood down as Commissioner as the Metropolitan Police after London Mayor Sadiq Khan lost confidence in her leadership

The Guardian - UK

Cressida Dick timeline: Met commissioner dogged by controversies

First female head of UK’s biggest police force faced criticism over Operation Midland, Sarah Everard’s murder and the death of Daniel Morgan

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Evening Standard

Cressida Dick: Six scandals that brought down Met Police commissioner

Met Police commissioner Cressida Dick has stepped down from her role following a series of scandals which have rocked the force.

The Independent UK

Dame Cressida Dick and the Mayor of London’s statements in full

Dame Cressida Dick resigned as Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police on Thursday.

The Independent UK

Critics delighted and supporters saddened as Dame Cressida Dick resigns

Dame Cressida said that she will stand aside as Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police with ‘huge sadness’.

The Independent UK

Dame Cressida: First female Met head dogged by criticism over force’s standards

Her resignation comes less than six months after her contract was extended by two years.

The Guardian - UK

Police scandals and political scrutiny hastened exit of Cressida Dick

Analysis: Met chief lost public trust over misogyny and racism in ranks but departs at crucial time for ally Boris Johnson

The Independent UK

Head of London police resigns after string of scandals

The head of London’s Metropolitan Police, Cressida Dick, says she is resigning after a string of controversies that undermined public confidence in the force and prompted a falling out between her and the capital’s mayor

The Independent UK

Dame Cressida Dick forced out as Metropolitan Police Commissioner

Despite hours earlier insisting she would stay in the job, she is leaving after losing the backing of Mayor Sadiq Khan.

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