Aviation Minister Robert Courts has told Sky News that it's "a shame" that the relationship between Dame Cressida Dick and the Mayor of London broke down. Sadiq Khan and Priti Patel at war over resignation of Cressida Dick #uk #London #MetPolice #skynews #eveningstandard

"Sources said Ms Patel, who had intended to leave Dame Cressida in post to begin reforming her force, was dismayed at being left with a void at the top of Scotland Yard that risks further instability and hindering efforts to drive through change. But City Hall stood firm, with Mr Khan said to be convinced that he had achieved the right outcome after the succession of scandals that had battered the Met’s reputation and dented public confidence in the force. 

The rift came as Ms Patel promised to replace Dame Cressida with a Commissioner who can tackle the “stark and sobering” challenges the force faces and bring the “strong and decisive leadership required to restore public confidence in the largest police force in the country”. 

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