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Reclaim the Streets slam 'tone deaf' Cressida Dick saying Met Police needs overhaul

Anna Birley said the Met Police under Dick's watch was willing to "put itself above the expense of women's safety" in refusing to tackle issues of misogyny - along with issues of homophobia and racism

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Richard Osman reacts to NSFW Pointless answer that almost got game show ‘taken off air’

‘This is the closest it’s ever come to being taken off air,’ Osman wrote

The Independent UK

What is misogyny and is it a hate crime under UK law - as Cressida Dick forced out

Met Police Commissioner Cressida Dick has resigned over reports of misogyny, bullying and racism on the force. Here's what you need to know about the term misogyny

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Cressida Dick resignation too late by 11 months, campaigner says

Jamie Klingler, of campaign group Reclaim These Streets, said the Met commissioner should have resigned earlier.

The Independent UK

Cressida Dick resignation: Home Office’s scramble to replace Met Police commissioner after shock departure

Cressida Dick called Priti Patel personally to inform her of her departure on Thursday afternoon.

The Independent UK

Brother of Stephen Lawrence says Cressida Dick's resignation was 'needed'

Met Police Commissioner Dame Cressida Dick quit yesterday following a string of scandals in the force and accusations of a toxic working culture

Daily Mirror

New Met Police chief must rebuild public trust in force says Patel

Dame Cressida Dick announced she was standing down after losing confidence of London Mayor Sadiq Khan.

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Jean Charles de Menezes’ family say ‘Cressida Dick should have quit 16 years ago’ after he was wrongly killed

Brazilian electrician was shot dead on the London Underground in July 2005 after officers mistook him for suicide bomber in counter-terrorism operation led by police chief

The Independent UK

How long was Cressida Dick Met Police chief for and who could replace her as she resigns?

The Metropolitan Police force is in need of a new leader following the resignation of Dame Cressida Dick - so how long has she been in the job and who could replace her?

Daily Mirror

'Stark' challenges facing next Met Police Commissioner, says Home Secretary

Dame Cressida Dick quit the role on Thursday

Wales Online

Sadiq Khan and Priti Patel at war over resignation of Cressida Dick

Pair clash after Met Police commissioner Dame Cressida Dick is forced out of top job

Evening Standard

Cressida Dick resignation: Priti Patel says new Met Police commissioner must tackle ‘institutional issues’

Home secretary says she is committed to choosing the ‘right leader for the largest police force in the UK’

The Independent UK

Leader of Black police body calls Cressida Dick ‘defensive and dismissive’

Andy George praises outgoing commissioner, but says it was right that she stood down

The Guardian - UK

7 problems for the next Metropolitan Police chief after Cressida Dick's departure

Dame Cressida Dick dramatically quit her post on Thursday after a tenure marred by controversies

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Who is Cressida Dick's partner as first LGBT Metropolitan Police Commissioner resigns

Dame Cressida Dick is the first openly gay Commissioner of the Met Police, as well as the first woman. Her appointment was significant, but a loss of confidence means she is now stepping down

The Guardian - UK

‘She paid lip service’: friends and relatives of Stephen Port’s victims on Cressida Dick

Departure welcomed by those who says she was too ready to reject idea Met had a problem with homophobia

Evening Standard

Priti Patel: I will select the right Commissioner for the Metropolitan Police

Yesterday I expressed my thanks to Dame Cressida Dick for her service as she announced her resignation as Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police.

Evening Standard

Dame Cressida profile: First female and openly gay Met head dogged by criticism over force’s standards

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

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Five frontrunners that could replace Cressida Dick as families blast Met Police chief

Dame Cressida announced on Thursday she would be stepping down after losing the backing of London Mayor Sadiq Khan in the wake of a series of scandals during her tenure leading

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PSNI chief Simon Byrne named among favourites to succeed Cressida Dick as Met Police Commissioner

Mr Byrne has been PSNI chief constable since May 2019

The Guardian - UK

Met police did not initially investigate No 10 parties because nobody admitted taking part, legal paper shows – as it happened

Metropolitan police did not investigate lockdown-breaching party claims because there was no social media footage, legal papers show

The Independent UK

Mayor faces backlash over ousting of Scotland Yard chief Cressida Dick

Dame Cressida’s departure leave a ‘void’ at the top of the Met, the London Assembly police and crime committee chairwoman warned.

The Independent UK

Cressida Dick’s resignation will ‘not affect’ Met police probe into No 10 parties, minister insists

Resignation comes as police prepare to contact over 50 individuals in No 10 and Whitehall

The Guardian - UK

Misogyny in Met played key role in downfall of Cressida Dick

Commissioner-led series of missteps that eroded confidence and loyalty came before dealing with toxic culture

Evening Standard

London politics news LIVE: PM’s allies warned not to pressure police on partygate amid Cressida Dick resignation

Warning comes as Met Commissioner forced out as row erupts between Home Office and Sadiq Khan

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