In-depth: Ian Blair
AMs condemn Blair payout
Two members of the London Assembly, who also sit on the Metropolitan Police Authority (MPA), have reacted angrily to reports that Sir Ian Blair will be paid for the remainder of his contract despite having resigned. According to reports, Sir Ian is will receive the remaining value of his contract in a £295,000 lump sum, on top of a £168,000 annual pension.
Members take Boris to task at first MPA meeting
Boris Johnson’s first outing as Chair of the Metropolitan Police Authority saw the Mayor come under fire for failing to consult members on the future of Sir Ian Blair. This morning’s meeting also heard a call for the Mayor to take a lead in talking up the positive contribution made by London’s youth.
Democracy, you’re nicked
When he was an MPA Member, Damian Hockney was alone for a year in calling openly for Sir Ian Blair to quit, at a time when the Conservatives were publicly backing the Commissioner. As an unknown politician from a small party, he was given lead item on all three national evening news broadcasts for his low level call and he says that’s when realised that the politicisation of the role of Met Chief was complete. He thinks that the latest developments hold dangers which are a logical extension of government muddying the waters of the way London is run. Today’s MPA meeting, the first with Boris as Chair, did not allay his concerns…
Boris calls for “lengthy” Met boss appointment process
London Mayor Boris Johnson has told the Home Secretary he believes the Metropolitan Police needs “a fairly lengthy consolidation period” before a permanent successor to Sir Ian Blair is appointed. The Mayor’s comment were made in a letter sent to Jacqui Smith and released this evening by City Hall.
Ian Blair confirms resignation as Met Police Commissioner
After intense speculation this afternoon Sir Ian Blair has confirmed he is standing down as Metropolitan Police Commissioner with effect from December 1st. Sir Ian said he would have preferred to stay on until 2010 but that Mayor of London Boris Johnson had yesterday told him he wanted to see a change of leadership.
Blair resignation: Home Secretary’s statement
Home Secretary Jacqui Smith gave the following statement moments after Sir Ian Blair has confirmed he is standing down as Metropolitan Police Commissioner after Mayor of London Boris Johnson told him he wanted to see a change of leadership:
“Sir Ian Blair told me this morning of his decision to tender his resignation in two months [...]
Blair resignation: London Assembly reaction
London politicians have been giving their reaction to the news that Sir Ian Blair is stepping down as Metropolitan Police Commissioner with effect from December 1st. Sir Ian says Mayor of London Boris Johnson had yesterday told him he wanted to see a change of leadership.
Sir Ian Blair ‘to quit as Met commissioner’
Met Police Commissioner Sir Ian Blair is expected to announce his resignation later today after months of both speculation about his future and calls for him to stand down and comes after media claims that he paid public money to a close friend to sharpen his image.
Categories
News RSS Feed Tel: 020 7060 1986
Fax: 020 7060 3787
Email: feedback@mayorwatch.co.uk