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Met Police

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was asked about the conduct of the Met during Prime Minister's Questions.

PMQs: How did the SNP's Stephen Flynn, Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer perform?

The review into Met Police conduct has been published (Photo: Adobe)
The review into Met Police conduct has been published (Photo: Adobe)

Met Police institutionally racist, misogynistic and homophobic- report

Caroline Flack (Photo: AFP via Getty Images)
Caroline Flack (Photo: AFP via Getty Images)

Caroline Flack’s mother rejects Met Police apology for daughter’s case

A police search team works through an allotment area as they continue to search for the missing baby in Brighton (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images).
A police search team works through an allotment area as they continue to search for the missing baby in Brighton (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images).

Constance Marten and Mark Gordon charged over death of baby

A police search team works through an allotment area as they continue to search for the missing baby in Brighton (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images).
A police search team works through an allotment area as they continue to search for the missing baby in Brighton (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images).

Police ask for more time to question couple as fears grow for baby

One of the stolen dresses by Claire Mischevani.
One of the stolen dresses by Claire Mischevani.

£70,000 worth of designer garments stolen in “terrifying” robbery

Katie Price and her son Harvey Price - Credit: Getty Images
Katie Price and her son Harvey Price - Credit: Getty Images

Katie Price slams ‘disgusting’ Met Police WhatsApp messages about son

David Carrick has been sentenced to more than 30 years in prison
David Carrick has been sentenced to more than 30 years in prison

Rapist ex-police officer David Carrick jailed for at least 30 years

A woman has died following a serious crush incident at Brixton O2 Academy in London on Thursday.
A woman has died following a serious crush incident at Brixton O2 Academy in London on Thursday.

Woman dies following crush at Asake gig at Brixton O2 Academy

Sir Mo Farah’s former PE teacher Alan Watkinson said the athlete had “no other option” but to “lock away” his past during his rise to greatness.
Sir Mo Farah’s former PE teacher Alan Watkinson said the athlete had “no other option” but to “lock away” his past during his rise to greatness.

Met Police open investigation into Sir Mo Farah trafficking revelation

The Prime Minister and the Metropolitan Police must explain themselves, Kirsten Oswald MP has said as pictures emerge of Boris Johnson toasting a colleague at a leaving do during lockdown.
The Prime Minister and the Metropolitan Police must explain themselves, Kirsten Oswald MP has said as pictures emerge of Boris Johnson toasting a colleague at a leaving do during lockdown.

Boris Johnson and Met Police owe public explanation, says SNP chief

The Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross has said the Prime Minister needs to explain why he did not realise he broke lockdown rules yet believes Johnson is a “truthful man”.
The Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross has said the Prime Minister needs to explain why he did not realise he broke lockdown rules yet believes Johnson is a “truthful man”.

Douglas Ross says PM is a "truthful man"

Police recommend 20 fines should be initially issued over Downing Street parties which broke lockdown rules (AP Photo/Matt Dunham, File).
Police recommend 20 fines should be initially issued over Downing Street parties which broke lockdown rules (AP Photo/Matt Dunham, File).

20 fixed penalty notices issued over Downing Street lockdown parties

The first fines could be issued soon
The first fines could be issued soon

Met expected to issue first tranche of Downing St partygate fines ‘imminently’

Solicitor Theodora Middleton (centre) of Bindmans LLP, reads a statement on behalf of Reclaim These Streets founders (left to right) Henna Shah, Jamie Klingler, Anna Birley and Jessica Leigh outside the Royal Courts of Justice, London, after judges ruled that the Metropolitan Police beached the rights of the organisers of a planned vigil for Sarah Everard with its handling of the planned event.
Solicitor Theodora Middleton (centre) of Bindmans LLP, reads a statement on behalf of Reclaim These Streets founders (left to right) Henna Shah, Jamie Klingler, Anna Birley and Jessica Leigh outside the Royal Courts of Justice, London, after judges ruled that the Metropolitan Police beached the rights of the organisers of a planned vigil for Sarah Everard with its handling of the planned event.

Sarah Everard vigil organisers win legal battle against Met

The head of London's Metropolitan Police, Cressida Dick, said she is resigning after a string of controversies that undermined public confidence in the force and prompted a falling out between her and the capital's mayor, Sadiq Khan (AP Photo/Frank Augstein, File).
The head of London's Metropolitan Police, Cressida Dick, said she is resigning after a string of controversies that undermined public confidence in the force and prompted a falling out between her and the capital's mayor, Sadiq Khan (AP Photo/Frank Augstein, File).

Tensions between Home Secretary and London Mayor as Met Police chief quits

Another Conservative MP has called for Boris Johnson to resign as it is understood the Met Police have a picture of Mr Johnson holding a pint at a lockdown party.
Another Conservative MP has called for Boris Johnson to resign as it is understood the Met Police have a picture of Mr Johnson holding a pint at a lockdown party.

Further Conservative MP calls for PM to resign

Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson is currently facing pressure from all sides, as partygate revelations continue.
Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson is currently facing pressure from all sides, as partygate revelations continue.

Sources allege PM was pictured holding beer at lockdown birthday party

Sue Gray's long-awaited report makes tough reading for Boris Johnson
Sue Gray's long-awaited report makes tough reading for Boris Johnson

Analysis: Gray report may be short on detail, but its conclusions are damning

Boris Johnson is due to receive the report soon
Boris Johnson is due to receive the report soon

'No one will accept a Westminster cover-up' says SNP as Met denies report delay

Scotland Yard has asked for the Whitehall inquiry into allegations of lockdown-breaking parties in Downing Street to make only "minimal reference" to the events being investigated by police.
Scotland Yard has asked for the Whitehall inquiry into allegations of lockdown-breaking parties in Downing Street to make only "minimal reference" to the events being investigated by police.

Met Police accused of 'stitch-up' after intervening in partygate inquiry

Dame Cressida Dick has confirmed the Met Police are investigating the Downing Street parties
Dame Cressida Dick has confirmed the Met Police are investigating the Downing Street parties

Downing Street considering what parts of Sue Gray report can be published

Ann and Angus Mitchell in 2014. Mrs Mitchell, part of a World War Two code-breaking team at Bletchley Park, died on May 11 2020, aged 97, having tested positive for Covid-19. Her funeral took place on May 20 2020.
Ann and Angus Mitchell in 2014. Mrs Mitchell, part of a World War Two code-breaking team at Bletchley Park, died on May 11 2020, aged 97, having tested positive for Covid-19. Her funeral took place on May 20 2020.

Downing St party on day just five people were able to attend Edinburgh funeral

Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his partner Carrie Symonds stand outside the door of number 10 Downing Street (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)
Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his partner Carrie Symonds stand outside the door of number 10 Downing Street (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Met Police in contact with officials over No 10 ‘bring your own booze’ party

Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Picture: Tolga Akmen/PA Wire
Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Picture: Tolga Akmen/PA Wire

Police watchdog to decide before Christmas whether to investigate over parties

Prime Minister Boris Johnson stands in front of the Downing Street Christmas tree as he makes a speech. Picture: Justin Tallis/AFP via Getty Images
Prime Minister Boris Johnson stands in front of the Downing Street Christmas tree as he makes a speech. Picture: Justin Tallis/AFP via Getty Images

Met Police considering complaints over Johnson Downing Street Christmas parties

The SNP had called for the Met to launch an investigation
The SNP had called for the Met to launch an investigation

Met Police rule out investigation into Tory ‘cash for honours’ claims

Metropolitan Police Commissioner Dame Cressida Dick makes a statement to the media outside the Old Bailey in London, after police officer Wayne Couzens, 48, was handed a whole life order at the Old Bailey for the kidnap, rape and murder of Sarah Everard. Picture: PA
Metropolitan Police Commissioner Dame Cressida Dick makes a statement to the media outside the Old Bailey in London, after police officer Wayne Couzens, 48, was handed a whole life order at the Old Bailey for the kidnap, rape and murder of Sarah Everard. Picture: PA

It’s long past time for men to take a look at themselves - Alexander Brown

Ms Everard lived in Brixton and had recently started a new job as a marketing executive (Photo: Getty Images)
Ms Everard lived in Brixton and had recently started a new job as a marketing executive (Photo: Getty Images)

Met Police tell women to wave down a bus or shout out if they don’t trust an off...

Met Police faces court challenge after threatening organisers of Sarah Everard v...

Scotland Yard is facing an investigation by the police watchdog regarding its handling of an allegation of indecent exposure against the officer suspected of murdering Sarah Everard (Photo: Jack Taylor/Getty Images)
Scotland Yard is facing an investigation by the police watchdog regarding its handling of an allegation of indecent exposure against the officer suspected of murdering Sarah Everard (Photo: Jack Taylor/Getty Images)

Met Police faces watchdog probe over indecent exposure allegation against suspec...

Concern about road safety is the biggest barrier stopping more people from taking up cycling (Picture: Ian Rutherford)
Concern about road safety is the biggest barrier stopping more people from taking up cycling (Picture: Ian Rutherford)

Scotland needs a culture shift to promote cycling – Keith Irving

Police break up wedding party that flaunted Covid rules with over 100 guests

The bank holiday weekend is now upon us, and although temperatures are set to rise above 20C for many parts of the UK on Friday (8 May) and Saturday (9 May), Brits are being urged not to break lockdown rules (Photo: Shutterstock)
The bank holiday weekend is now upon us, and although temperatures are set to rise above 20C for many parts of the UK on Friday (8 May) and Saturday (9 May), Brits are being urged not to break lockdown rules (Photo: Shutterstock)

Public urged to stick to lockdown rules over bank holiday weekend as temperature...

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Humza Yousaf has been officially elected as the sixth First Minister of Scotland.
Humza Yousaf has been officially elected as the sixth First Minister of Scotland.

Humza Yousaf elected First Minister of Scotland in Scottish Parliament vote

Kathy and Stella Solve a Murder! - which stars Rebekah Hinds and Bronté Barbé - will be among the Fringe hits returning this year. Picture: Mihaela Bodlovic
Kathy and Stella Solve a Murder! - which stars Rebekah Hinds and Bronté Barbé - will be among the Fringe hits returning this year. Picture: Mihaela Bodlovic

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Health Secretary Humza Yousaf speaks to the media during a visit to Falkirk Community Hospital to announce additional funding to develop the Hospital at Home scheme. Picture date: Thursday May 12, 2022.
Health Secretary Humza Yousaf speaks to the media during a visit to Falkirk Community Hospital to announce additional funding to develop the Hospital at Home scheme. Picture date: Thursday May 12, 2022.

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