The Latest Breaking News from Stephen House

Five Met officers involved in stop-and-search of sprinter Bianca Williams charged with gross misconduct

The police watchdog ordered disciplinary hearings into the stop of the athlete, then 27, and her partner Ricardo dos Santos

Evening Standard · Apr 27, 2022

Met police culture problems ‘not just a few bad apples’, says acting head

Sir Stephen House calls for change in sacking procedures at home affairs select committee appearance

The Guardian - UK · Apr 20, 2022

Problems in Metropolitan Police ‘not a few bad apples’, chief admits

Acting Commissioner Sir Stephen House told MPs efforts are under way to root out unacceptable behaviour ‘as fast as possible’.

The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2022

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 · Mar 28, 2022

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 · Mar 28, 2022

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 · Mar 27, 2022

Met’s handling of police corruption ‘not fit for purpose’

Inspector of Constabulary Matt Parr said the Met had ‘sometimes behaved in ways that make it appear arrogant, secretive and lethargic’.

The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2022

Met Deputy Commissioner attacks Sadiq Khan over Dame Cressida sacking

If I were to tell you that the Deputy Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police had written to the Home Secretary, that may not in itself sound like an explosive political development.

Evening Standard · Feb 23, 2022

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

The Guardian - UK · Feb 23, 2022

Police officer attended ‘silent alarm’ in Downing Street during ‘lockdown Christmas party’

Sir Stephen House said the officer was spoken to by Sue Gray’s team

Evening Standard · Feb 23, 2022