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When trust is ebbing away, action must follow
The successful transformation of Northern Ireland’s police service demonstrates that London can expect better from its disgraced force
Scathing report finds the force is letting down Londoners and its own staff
Rowley pledges change after Casey review lays bare force’s institutional failings
Damning report finds Met to be ‘institutionally racist, misogynistic and homophobic’
Louise Casey’s findings of institutional racism, homophobia and sexism are unsurprising. But this time, there is strong political consensus on reform
David Carrick raped and sexually abused 12 women over the course of 17 years
Shocking details of officer ‘hiding in plain sight’ have undermined public confidence in policing
Case of David Carrick reveals a force which is rotten, but in denial about the scale of its problems
Home Office moves to strengthen checks on officers in the wake of Met Police scandal
Shocking revelations over serial rapist evading sanctions while in an elite unit
Metropolitan Police missed ‘numerous opportunities’ to remove David Carrick, who has pleaded guilty to 49 offences
Legal definition of ‘serious disruption’ to be broadened, allowing police to act earlier against demonstrations
Some activists are playing straight into the hands of a British government bent on introducing draconian new laws
Rowley admits hundreds of officers should have been sacked after report finds wrongdoers escaping justice
About 1mn people are expected in the UK capital on Monday, including foreign leaders and dignitaries
Death of unarmed 24-year-old has reignited concerns of racism in London’s Met Police
Force takes action after public outcry to the death of Chris Kaba, as family criticise lack of urgency
Sir Mark Rowley will be under intense pressure to stamp out a toxic culture and restore public trust
Veteran officer faces challenge to rebuild confidence in the force following string of scandals within its ranks
The Metropolitan Police is overwhelmed, badly run and beset by scandal, and only radical reform will win back public trust
Kit Malthouse attacks mayor of London for being ‘asleep at the wheel’ but City Hall points to squeezed funding
Scandals involving the capital’s force have had ‘chilling effect’ on public confidence, says watchdog
Acting Metropolitan Police commissioner says force investigated ‘without fear or favour’
Whitehall insiders say civil servant Sue Gray’s inquiry is not expected to end PM’s career
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