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Rachelle Abbott

The Leader podcast: Sadiq Khan’s power move and the future of the Met

Cressida Dick resigns: Sadiq Khan’s power move and the future of the met

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There are tensions between the London Mayor and the Home Secretary, after Met Police Commissioner Dame Cressida Dick resigned from her role.

She announced her resignation on Thursday night, after being given an ultimatum by Sadiq Khan to fix problems in the Met Police, and restore public trust.

You can also listen here.

The Evening Standard understands Home Secretary Priti Patel is angry after being blindsided by the mayor, and left with a void at the top of Scotland Yard.

Jon Weeks joins City Hall Editor at the Evening Standard Ross Lydall, who discusses the events that led to Cressida Dick’s resignation as Met Police Commissioner, Sadiq Khan’s power move over Priti Patel, and what it means for the future of the Met.

You can find the Leader podcast wherever you stream your podcasts, or at the top of this article.

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