It’s been announced that Tarique Ghaffur has withdrawn his complaint that outgoing Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Ian Blair and Deputy Assistant Commissioner Richard Bryan racially discriminated against him. In September Sir Ian announced that he had “temporarily relieved” … [Read more...]
AMs condemn Blair payout
November 10, 2008 By
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. Sir Ian resigned as Met Commissioner last month after Mayor of London … [Read more...]
Members take Boris to task at first MPA meeting
October 6, 2008 By
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 … [Read more...]
Democracy, you’re nicked
October 6, 2008 By
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 … [Read more...]
Boris calls for “lengthy” Met boss appointment process
October 3, 2008 By
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 … [Read more...]
Ian Blair confirms resignation as Met Police Commissioner
October 2, 2008 By
After intense speculation this afternoon Sir Ian Blair has confirmed he is standing down as Metropolitan Police Commissioner with effect from December 1st. In a statement Sir Ian said he was resigning ‘in the best interests of the people of London and the Metropolitan Police Service’. … [Read more...]
Blair resignation: Home Secretary’s statement
October 2, 2008 By
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 … [Read more...]
Blair resignation: London Assembly reaction
October 2, 2008 By
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. Dee Doocey, … [Read more...]
