Commissioner says police bravery is met with ‘insults’ as he hit out at ‘shameful’ abuse of officers Sir Mark Rowley condemned the ‘silence of many in authority’ in a speech in central London The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2024
Met police budget ‘heading off a cliff’, commissioner warns in funding plea Sir Mark Rowley says force could have to shut half its ageing buildings in next decade and faces big deficit next year The Guardian - UK · Sep 18, 2024
Suella Braverman criticised over ‘pro-Palestinian mob’ comments in report she ordered herself The report came after Ms Braverman called on the watchdog to inspect police involvement The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2024
Inspection finds Met police failing or inadequate in key crime fighting areas ‘Devastating’ report says there are ‘serious concerns’ about London force’s management of dangerous offenders The Guardian - UK · Aug 14, 2024
The day Britain fought back: public praised for anti-racism gatherings that shut down far-right riots The night air fizzed with energy as anti-racist protesters chanted “we fight back” and “refugees are welcome here” The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2024
The Guardian view on Labour and the riots: speak for a better Britain Editorial: After terrible days since the Southport stabbings, rightwing rioters have been rebuffed by the law and the people The Guardian - UK · Aug 8, 2024
Met chief praises Londoners' show of unity as capital rejects racists Sir Mark Rowley hails community unity as thousands turn out for counter protests against far-right threat Evening Standard · Aug 8, 2024
Thousands of the far-right were expected to riot on Wednesday – why didn’t they turn up? Anti-racist protesters outnumbered the far-right by thousands yesterday The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2024
Relief After UK Streets See Respite From Far-right Riots The UK government and police breathed a sigh of relief on Thursday after further anticipated far-right riots failed to materialise overnight and thousands of anti-racism protesters massed on the streets instead. International Business Times · Aug 8, 2024
Met Police arrest ten suspects in Whitehall far-right disorder in dawn raids Homes raided across the capital after violence by thugs in Whitehall on July 31 Evening Standard · Aug 8, 2024
Keir Starmer warns of no ‘letup’ against far-right violence as more rioters jailed PM to chair further Cobra meeting after threat of more than 100 anti-immigration rallies in England fails to materialise The Guardian - UK · Aug 8, 2024
Final child injured in Southport attack discharged from hospital, as family criticise riots – as it happened In a statement released by police, the family said: ‘We were deeply saddened by the recent disorder and the attacks on our police force’ The Guardian - UK · Aug 8, 2024
What is a dispersal order? Police invoke power amid UK far-right riots Officers vow to use ‘every power, tactic and tool’ to protect London as more than 100 far-right demonstrations are planned in the UK Evening Standard · Aug 7, 2024
England riots: how has ‘two-tier policing’ myth become widespread? Idea has been propagated by Tommy Robinson and others from far right but claim does not stand up to scrutiny The Guardian - UK · Aug 6, 2024
Evening Standard · Aug 6, 2024 What is 'two-tier policing'? Met Police chief grabs journalist's microphone after question on subject Sir Mark Rowley had been attending an emergency Cobra meeting as far-right riots broke out across the country
The Guardian - UK · Aug 6, 2024 Tuesday briefing: Are far-right rioters victims of unfair policing? All the evidence says no In today’s newsletter: Voices from Tommy Robinson to Nigel Farage have complained of ‘two-tier policing’ – but their claims do not add up
The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2024 Starmer creates ‘standing army’ of specialist police officers to crush far-right thugs The prime minister wants rioters named and shamed as he ratchets up measures to crush far-right thugs
Evening Standard · Aug 5, 2024 Met chief apologises after grabbing Sky News reporter's mic when asked about 'two-tier policing' Sir Mark Rowley made the move as he left an emergency Cobra meeting
The National (Scotland) · Aug 5, 2024 Met Police chief grabs journalist's microphone when asked about 'two-tier policing' THE chief of Metropolitan Police has been recorded grabbing a journalist’s microphone and throwing it on the ground while leaving an emergency…
The Guardian - UK · Aug 2, 2024 Met chief’s apology to deceived women ‘outrageous’, says ex-undercover officer Trevor Morris is first in public inquiry to defend police who formed intimate relationships under false identities
The Guardian - UK · Jul 31, 2024 UK police special enquiry team to examine role of Washington Post chief in email deletions Exclusive: Scotland Yard move on complaint by ex-PM Gordon Brown, who accuses Will Lewis of phone hacking ‘cover-up’ in 2011
Evening Standard · Jul 25, 2024 Met officer who slept with suicidal woman in her home facing second misconduct panel PC Philip Hunter was able to retire and work as a London black cab driver
Evening Standard · Jul 25, 2024 Police bust suspected mobile phone snatch gang in dawn raids across London Detectives arrest nine suspects across north and east London as part of Operation Phone Snatcher
Evening Standard · Jul 19, 2024 Sadiq Khan: Met Police diverted 'most ever' resources to tackle general election abuse The mayor says abuse faced by those standing for public office could get worse
Evening Standard · Jul 18, 2024 Met Police launches recruitment campaign stating: 'Change needs you' Force's Change Needs You campaign will be visible on billboards, the London Underground and across social and digital platforms