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The Latest Breaking News from Cressida Dick

Police chief 'sacked' by Nicola Sturgeon to take temporary charge of the Met

Sir Stephen House will take over the high profile role on an interim basis

Daily Record

New Met Police Commissioner to be appointed in the summer

Home Secretary Priti Patel also confirmed a review into the circumstances of current Commissioner Dame Cressida Dick’s resignation.

The Independent UK

Priti Patel orders review into way Sadiq Khan ousted Dame Cressida Dick as Met boss

The Home Secretary announced that Sir Stephen House will take over as interim Commissioner when Dame Cressida departs in April

Evening Standard

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Priti Patel ‘commissions inquiry into handling of Cressida Dick resignation’

The apparent move reignited the row with London Mayor Sadiq Khan.

The Independent UK

Government agrees to review of how Cressida Dick was ousted as Met chief

Review may look at communications between police and City Hall after clash with Sadiq Khan but will not ‘change any outcomes’

The Guardian - UK

Mayor outlines plan to restore trust in Met but critics claim it lacks detail

Sadiq Khan said he is determined to ‘drive the changes and reforms needed’ within the police force.

The Independent UK

Sadiq Khan vows to restore trust in Met Police with new Police and Crime Plan

The plan sets out the key priorities and objectives for policing in the capital over the next three years.

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Sadiq Khan aims to rebuild trust in the Met with new Police and Crime Plan

The plan sets out the key priorities and objectives for policing in the capital over the next three years.

The Independent UK

Sadiq Khan hits out at Cressida Dick over ‘shocking’ police watchdog report

The report uncovered a litany of failures within the Met, including the recruitment of more than 100 officers with criminal records

Evening Standard

PM hails ‘incomparable spirit’ of London in Westminster attack victims tribute

Boris Johnson said the capital always came back ‘stronger, brighter and greater’ from such atrocities.

The Independent UK

Police must be ‘ready to adapt’ to constantly changing terror threat

Dame Cressida Dick, who is stepping down as the boss of the Metropolitan Police, spoke to reporters on Thursday.

The Independent UK

Talking Point: Do you think Cressida Dick should receive her payout?

Dame Cressida Dick’s tenure as Met Commissioner continues to generate headlines weeks after the 61-year-old confirmed she would quit the force, after losing the confidence of Mayor Sadiq Khan. Dick is said to be seeking a payout for the two-year extension of her contract as head of the Met that…

Evening Standard

New chief for the Met held up by Cressida’s haggling over pay-off

The recruitment of the next Met Commissioner is being held up by continued wrangling between City Hall and Scotland Yard over the exit of Cressida Dick.

Evening Standard

Policing has become ‘more politicised’, says outgoing Met boss Cressida Dick

Dame Cressida called for more women to join the police force

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Evening Standard

Sarah Everard murder: Timeline of key events one year after her death

A year has passed since the horrific kidnap, rape and murder of Sarah Everard by a serving Metropolitan Police officer as she walked home alone through the streets of London.

Evening Standard

How the relationship between Mayor Sadiq Khan and the Met Police reached breaking point

A simmering row between City Hall and Scotland Yard erupted on Wednesday as the Met’s Deputy Commissioner launched a scathing attack on Sadiq Khan over his handling of Cressida Dick’s resignation.

The Guardian - UK

Senior Met officer attacks Sadiq Khan over Cressida Dick exit

Sir Stephen House, the force’s deputy commissioner, claims due process not followed by London mayor

Evening Standard

Met Deputy Commissioner launches scathing attack on Sadiq Khan over Cressida Dick sacking

Sir Stephen House said Dame Cressida Dick had been removed without ‘due process’

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The Independent UK

Deputy Met Police commissioner asks Priti Patel to review Cressida Dick’s ousting

Sir Steve House says Sadiq Khan did not follow ‘due process’ but mayor’s office denies accusatoin

Evening Standard

Cressida Dick ‘floated random spot checks of officers’ phones and social media accounts

Dame Cressida sent a letter outlining how she would meet the mayor’s demands on February 4, reports state

The Independent UK

Met Police deletes ‘unacceptable’ tweet criticising Sadiq Khan over Cressida Dick’s exit

London mayor says force ‘amplifying information that is misleading’

Evening Standard

Sadiq Khan says he’s in ‘close contact’ with Priti Patel about new Met chief after row

Cressida Dick’s resignation prompted a bitter row between the Home Office and City Hall, with Priti Patel reportedly unaware of the commissioner’s intention to step down

The Guardian - UK

Met police admit tweet critical of Sadiq Khan was unacceptable

London mayor denies claim he gave Cressida Dick ultimatum over Charing Cross officers

Evening Standard

Sadiq Khan: Cressida Dick was ousted because crime victims don’t trust Met

Cressida Dick was ousted because crime victims are not coming forward out of lack of faith in the police and the Met leadership “hasn’t got a plan” to deal with the racism and sexism blighting the force, Sadiq Khan said on Thursday.

The Guardian - UK

UK politics: Angela Rayner says terror police should ‘shoot first and ask questions later’ – as it happened

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