The office of London Mayor Sadiq Khan said on Saturday that Metropolitan Police Commissioner Cressida Dick will leave her post on April 10.

"The Mayor will now work closely with the Home Secretary (interior minister Priti Patel) to appoint a new Commissioner to address the deep cultural issues facing the Met Police Service," Khan's office said in a statement.

“The Mayor has been clear that candidates for the next Commissioner must have a plan to restore the trust and confidence of Londoners.”

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While the recruitment process takes place to find Dick's successor, Deputy Commissioner Steve House will serve as acting commissioner.

She said she had "no choice but to step aside" after Khan said he no longer had confidence in her leadership.

He made the comments post a meeting last week where he insisted broad changes were needed to "root out the racism, sexism, homophobia, bullying, discrimination and misogyny" in the force.

A report by the Independent Office for Police Conduct cited officers joking about rape and using other offensive languages in social media messages, and said the incidents were part of a wider culture that can’t be blamed on a few “bad apples.”

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"I say this with deep sadness and regret," the UK's most senior police officer said in a televised statement, wearing her uniform.&nbsp;

The Scotland Yard chief defended her role and the work of her service, concluding by thanking her fellow officers for the "extraordinary efforts you make each and every day."

Dick said she felt "huge sadness", but it was "clear that the mayor no longer has sufficient confidence in my leadership to continue". She had been set to stay as head of the service until 2024.

Dick faced intense pressure to quit last year after a police officer, Wayne Couzens, was convicted of kidnapping, raping and murdering a woman, Sarah Everard, who was walking home at night in London.&nbsp;

Everard’s slaying by a serving officer shocked the nation, and the police force’s subsequent handling of vigils and protests against Everard’s slaying also came under heavy fire.

Dick, who has headed the force since 2017, is the first woman to lead Scotland Yard.

(With inputs from agencies) 
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The office of London Mayor Sadiq Khan said on Saturday that Metropolitan Police Commissioner Cressida Dick will leave her post on April 10. "The Mayor will now work closely with the Home Secretary (interior minister Priti Patel) to appoint a new Commissioner to address the deep cultural issues facing the Met Police Service," Khan's office said in a statement.

The office of London Mayor Sadiq Khan said on Saturday that Metropolitan Police Commissioner Cressida Dick will leave her post on April 10. "The Mayor will now work closely with the Home Secretary (interior minister Priti Patel) to appoint a new Commissioner to address the deep cultural issues facing the Met Police Service," Khan's office said in a statement. “The Mayor has been clear that candidates for the next Commissioner must have a plan to restore the trust and confidence of Londoners.” While the recruitment process takes place to find Dick's successor, Deputy Commissioner Steve House will serve as acting commissioner. She said she had "no choice but to step aside" after Khan said he no longer had confidence in her leadership. He made the comments post a meeting last week where he insisted broad changes were needed to "root out the racism, sexism, homophobia, bullying, discrimination and misogyny" in the force. A report by the Independent Office for Police Conduct cited officers joking about rape and using other offensive languages in social media messages, and said the incidents were part of a wider culture that can’t be blamed on a few “bad apples.” Also read | Sarah Everard case: London police chief backs her officers as cops face backlash after dragging mourners "I say this with deep sadness and regret," the UK's most senior police officer said in a televised statement, wearing her uniform. The Scotland Yard chief defended her role and the work of her service, concluding by thanking her fellow officers for the "extraordinary efforts you make each and every day." Dick said she felt "huge sadness", but it was "clear that the mayor no longer has sufficient confidence in my leadership to continue". She had been set to stay as head of the service until 2024. Dick faced intense pressure to quit last year after a police officer, Wayne Couzens, was convicted of kidnapping, raping and murdering a woman, Sarah Everard, who was walking home at night in London. Everard’s slaying by a serving officer shocked the nation, and the police force’s subsequent handling of vigils and protests against Everard’s slaying also came under heavy fire. Dick, who has headed the force since 2017, is the first woman to lead Scotland Yard. (With inputs from agencies)

London: Metropolitan Police Commissioner Cressida Dick to leave post on April 10

After a string of controversies, the head of London's Metropolitan Police, Cressida Dick, has announced on Thursday that she is resigning. &nbsp;&nbsp;

This comes as several rows had undermined confidence of the public in the force and led to a fallout between her and the mayor of the capital. &nbsp;

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London’s Mayor Sadiq Khan had also threatened to oust Dick from her role recently. Khan had said that she wasn't doing enough to reform the Metropolitan Police, which is largest police force in Britain, and counter growing accusations of misogyny and racism within her department. &nbsp;

On Thursday, Khan said it was clear the only way to overhaul the force now was to have "new leadership right at the top of the Metropolitan Police." &nbsp;

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Since 2017, Dick has headed the force. She is the first woman to lead Scotland Yard. Dick said it was with "huge sadness" that it has become clear that Khan "no longer has sufficient confidence in my leadership to continue." &nbsp;

In a statement, 61-year-old Dick said, "He has left me no choice but to step aside as Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Service." &nbsp;

Dick also informed that she will stay in her role for a short period of time to ensure the stability of the force while a replacement is found. &nbsp;&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

After a string of controversies, the head of London's Metropolitan Police, Cressida Dick, has announced on Thursday that she is resigning. This comes as several rows had undermined confidence of the public in the force and led to a fallout between her and the mayor of the capital.

After a string of controversies, the head of London's Metropolitan Police, Cressida Dick, has announced on Thursday that she is resigning. This comes as several rows had undermined confidence of the public in the force and led to a fallout between her and the mayor of the capital. Also Read: Prince Charles tests positive for virus, raising concerns about risk to Queen London’s Mayor Sadiq Khan had also threatened to oust Dick from her role recently. Khan had said that she wasn't doing enough to reform the Metropolitan Police, which is largest police force in Britain, and counter growing accusations of misogyny and racism within her department. On Thursday, Khan said it was clear the only way to overhaul the force now was to have "new leadership right at the top of the Metropolitan Police." Also Read: Democracy reduced in UK and Spain? This study reveals the most and the least democratic countries Since 2017, Dick has headed the force. She is the first woman to lead Scotland Yard. Dick said it was with "huge sadness" that it has become clear that Khan "no longer has sufficient confidence in my leadership to continue." In a statement, 61-year-old Dick said, "He has left me no choice but to step aside as Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Service." Dick also informed that she will stay in her role for a short period of time to ensure the stability of the force while a replacement is found. (With inputs from agencies)

String of controversies trigger London police head Cressida Dick’s resignation

The Cabinet Office probe into Downing Street gatherings amid coronavirus limitations in 2020 and 2021 could yet be revealed in full in the coming days.

Dame Cressida Dick, the Metropolitan Police Commissioner, revealed earlier on Tuesday that the police were looking into "a number of occurrences" for possible violations of COVID-19 standards.&nbsp;

Sue Gray's report is expected to be released this week after the Metropolitan Police believes there is no reason to withhold information.&nbsp;

Sue Gray report

During the COVID pandemic, media accounts claim that 17 gatherings took place in Downing Street (where the prime minister lives and works) or other government agencies.

Downing Street just confirmed that during the initial COVID lockdown, workers gathered with Boris Johnson inside No 10 to wish him a happy birthday on June 19, 2020.

Most indoor meetings of more than two people were prohibited at the time.&nbsp;

Sue Gray is now the Cabinet Office's second permanent secretary, reporting to Simon Case, the UK's most senior civil servant.

A civil servant is a person who assists the government in implementing its programmes. In 2017, Ms. Gray led a probe into the conduct of senior government minister Damian Green, which resulted in his resignation.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

The Cabinet Office probe into Downing Street gatherings amid coronavirus limitations in 2020 and 2021 could yet be revealed in full in the coming days. Dame Cressida Dick, the Metropolitan Police Commissioner, revealed earlier on Tuesday that the police were looking into "a number of occurrences" for possible violations of COVID-19 standards.

The Cabinet Office probe into Downing Street gatherings amid coronavirus limitations in 2020 and 2021 could yet be revealed in full in the coming days. Dame Cressida Dick, the Metropolitan Police Commissioner, revealed earlier on Tuesday that the police were looking into "a number of occurrences" for possible violations of COVID-19 standards. Sue Gray's report is expected to be released this week after the Metropolitan Police believes there is no reason to withhold information. Sue Gray report During the COVID pandemic, media accounts claim that 17 gatherings took place in Downing Street (where the prime minister lives and works) or other government agencies. Downing Street just confirmed that during the initial COVID lockdown, workers gathered with Boris Johnson inside No 10 to wish him a happy birthday on June 19, 2020. Most indoor meetings of more than two people were prohibited at the time. Sue Gray is now the Cabinet Office's second permanent secretary, reporting to Simon Case, the UK's most senior civil servant. A civil servant is a person who assists the government in implementing its programmes. In 2017, Ms. Gray led a probe into the conduct of senior government minister Damian Green, which resulted in his resignation. (With inputs from agencies)

Downing Street lockdown parties: Sue Gray report could come this week

The Metropolitan Police Service has initiated an investigation into "a series of occurrences" in Downing Street and Whitehall that may have violated coronavirus laws.&nbsp;

"I can confirm that the Met is now investigating a number of events that took place at Downing Street and Whitehall in the last two years in relation to potential breaches of COVID-19 regulations," Met Police commissioner Cressida Dick tells the London Assembly.

Commissioner Dick said the decision to investigate stemmed from "my officers' own assessment" and facts provided by the Cabinet Office probe into the gatherings.

It's yet another setback for British PM Boris Johnson, whose political career is already in jeopardy ahead of senior civil servant Sue Gray's long-awaited report.

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According to a representative for the Cabinet Office, the investigation, which is being directed by senior civil servant Sue Gray, is "ongoing" and there is "ongoing interaction" with the Met.&nbsp; 
 
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“We have a long-established and effective working relationship with the Cabinet Office, who have an investigative capability.As you well know they have been carrying out an investigation over the last few weeks," Dick said. 
 
Johnson is now trying to shore up his premiership after claims that he and his staff partied at the heart of the British state during the worst pandemic for a century.

Reported revelry throughout Britain's multiple coronavirus lockdowns includes boozy staff parties, suitcases of supermarket wine, a broken children's swing, a wine fridge and jokes by staff about how to present such parties to reporters.

The scandal has hammered Johnson's approval ratings, seen his Conservative Party fall far behind the opposition Labour Party in opinion polls and raised the prospect of a leadership challenge from within his own party.

Several Conservatives have called for him to resign, although fewer than the 54 required to trigger a confidence vote among lawmakers which would, if lost, result in a leadership contest. 
 
(With inputs from agencies)

The Metropolitan Police Service has initiated an investigation into "a series of occurrences" in Downing Street and Whitehall that may have violated coronavirus laws.

The Metropolitan Police Service has initiated an investigation into "a series of occurrences" in Downing Street and Whitehall that may have violated coronavirus laws. "I can confirm that the Met is now investigating a number of events that took place at Downing Street and Whitehall in the last two years in relation to potential breaches of COVID-19 regulations," Met Police commissioner Cressida Dick tells the London Assembly. Commissioner Dick said the decision to investigate stemmed from "my officers' own assessment" and facts provided by the Cabinet Office probe into the gatherings. It's yet another setback for British PM Boris Johnson, whose political career is already in jeopardy ahead of senior civil servant Sue Gray's long-awaited report. Watch | Boris Johnson under fire over birthday party amid lockdown, calls for resignation grows louder According to a representative for the Cabinet Office, the investigation, which is being directed by senior civil servant Sue Gray, is "ongoing" and there is "ongoing interaction" with the Met. Watch | United Kingdom: Boris Johnson accused of breaching moral code “We have a long-established and effective working relationship with the Cabinet Office, who have an investigative capability.As you well know they have been carrying out an investigation over the last few weeks," Dick said. Johnson is now trying to shore up his premiership after claims that he and his staff partied at the heart of the British state during the worst pandemic for a century. Reported revelry throughout Britain's multiple coronavirus lockdowns includes boozy staff parties, suitcases of supermarket wine, a broken children's swing, a wine fridge and jokes by staff about how to present such parties to reporters. The scandal has hammered Johnson's approval ratings, seen his Conservative Party fall far behind the opposition Labour Party in opinion polls and raised the prospect of a leadership challenge from within his own party. Several Conservatives have called for him to resign, although fewer than the 54 required to trigger a confidence vote among lawmakers which would, if lost, result in a leadership contest. (With inputs from agencies)

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London: Metropolitan Police Commissioner Cressida Dick to leave post on April 10

String of controversies trigger London police head Cressida Dick’s resignation

Downing Street lockdown parties: Sue Gray report could come this week

UK: Criminal investigation into Downing Street parties launched by British police