The Latest Breaking News from Dame Cressida Dick

In her final days as our Metropolitan Police Commissioner, Dame Cressida Dick has issued a thinly veiled attack on Mayor Sadiq Khan for his handling of Scotland Yard. In an exclusive letter to London, published in today’s Standard, Dame Cressida suggests that the “current politicisation of policing is a threat…

The Met Commissioner — forced to resign after clashing with Mr Khan — admitted that recent scandals meant Londoners were ‘let down’

Former detective sergeant Nigel Waldron received a five-figure payout from the Metropolitan Police to settle his damages claim after he was falsely accused of being corrupt

It’s a contentious appointment at a troubled time for the Met

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

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

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

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

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.