Former CPS chief prosecutor Nazir Afzal urges Scotland Yard to ‘thoroughly’ investigate Dominic Cummings’ trip from London to Durham Lawyers for Afzal written to Met chief Cressida Dick, Jo Farrell and Max Hill QC He called for ‘thorough investigation’ into 264-mile journey made by Cummings Letters describe investigation by Durham Police as ‘short, narrow and limited’ By George … Read more
The NHS is bracing itself for a second wave of Covid-19 later this year, its chief executive Sir Simon Stevens said today. Health bosses are already preparing for a resurgence of sick patients and say the ‘biggest ever’ flu vaccination programme will be needed to keep hospitals running. NHS chiefs feared in March that their … Read more
Chief constables could be stripped of their powers to make key decisions in their areas amid calls to nationalise the way police forces operate. Sir Thomas Winsor, Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Constabulary, set out his proposals for a voting system that would nationalise decisions on policing policies and practices for the 43 forces in England … Read more
A jab against coronavirus should last for several years at least, said the British scientist whose own vaccine project is the global front-runner. Professor Sarah Gilbert told MPs she was optimistic that a vaccine would provide ‘a good duration of immunity’. She is the world-renowned expert leading an Oxford University team that is devising a … Read more
Metropolitan Police Commissioner Dame Cressida Dick at Downing Street on June 8 Britain’s most senior police officer today said it was ‘easy to sit an in armchair and criticise what you’re seeing on a video’ after violent clashes between the force and revellers at illegal raves over the past week. Metropolitan Police Commissioner Dame Cressida … Read more
Britain’s chief Brexit negotiator David Frost will take over as national security adviser from September, Boris Johnson confirmed today. Sir Mark Sedwill, who currently acts as NSA and Cabinet Secretary, announced he will step down from both roles later this year after more than 30 years in Government service. His exit follows reports of tensions … Read more
Former Met chief Ian Blair slams rise in attacks on police and says ‘it cannot be right that this level of injury to officers is seen as acceptable’ Lord Ian Blair said it ‘cannot be right’ that officers have been injured so often On Wednesday night in Brixton, 22 officers injured during clashes with crowd … Read more
Met Police chief Cressida Dick has insisted that London’s force is not institutionally racist but said the phrase Black Lives Matter a ‘very important one’ Met Police chief Cressida Dick has insisted that London‘s force is not institutionally racist but said the phrase Black Lives Matter is a ‘very important one’. Protests have erupted across the … Read more
Sky News cuts off ex-Met Police chief after he says officers have ‘given up’ trying to stop young black men carrying weapons and accuses BLM aiming to destabilise society Ex-chief superintendent Kevin Hurley said BLM was driving ‘misinformation’ He was giving punditry on Sky following ugly clashes with police in Brixton Anchor Adam Boulton cut … Read more
Mayor Sadiq Khan announces £110m police cuts just hours after Met chief Cressida Dick vowed to crack down on London’s illegal raves in showdown talks with Home Secretary Priti Patel Mayor Khan revealed scale of cuts just hours after pledge from Dame Cressida Met Commissioner spoke out after talks with Home Secretary this morning Mrs … Read more