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

<p>Tensions have grown between the London Mayor and the Home Secretary, after Met Police Commissioner Dame Cressida Dick resigned from her role.</p><br><p>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.</p><br><p>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.</p><br><p>City Hall Editor at the Evening Standard Ross Lydall 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.</p><br><p><br></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>