Catterall was controversially beaten by Taylor on a split decision Jack Catterall’s controversial defeat to Josh Taylor has been referred to the police by the Speaker of the Houses of Commons. Sir Lindsay Hoyle, who is also MP for Chorley – where Catterall is from – said that he was left so “disgusted” by the […]

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The Met police chief quit after the London Mayor withdrew his support Met police chief Dame Cressida Dick has confirmed she is leaving her role after London Mayor Sadiq Khan made it clear he has lost confidence in her. Dame Cressida’s resignation comes after a damning report into misogyny, discrimination, and sexual harassment at the […]

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After a few tough years, the Met Commissioner is stepping down Dame Cressida Dick is leaving her role as head of the Met Police after presiding over a litany of scandals. Last week, the Mayor of London had put the Metropolitan Commissioner “on notice” after the police watchdog published messages sent by officers that showed […]

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The alleged incident took place in September 2020 A Metropolitan police officer has been remanded in custody after appearing in court on Monday charged with rape. PC David Carrick, of Stevenage, is accused of attacking a woman in St Albans during the night of 4 September 2020. The 46-year-old, who is based within the Met’s […]

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Following Saturday’s chaotic scenes on Clapham Common, the government are coming under increasing pressure to halt the passage of the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill

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“What has happened makes me more determined, not less, to lead my organisation.” Cressida Dick, Commissioner of the Met Police, has insisted she is not considering stepping down, despite calls for her to resign over the handling of Saturday’s vigil for Sarah Everard. Hundreds attended the event at Clapham Common, peacefully paying their respects to […]

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