Metropolitan Police - New Statesman

An operation to check the licences and immigration status of delivery drivers quickly turned into a serious confrontation.

By Samir Jeraj

Her departure’s only the start – Scotland Yard needs an overhaul.

By Danny Shaw

Most people do not trust the Metropolitan Police to properly investigate Downing Street parties.

By Ben Walker

It is laughable to suggest the 19 officers who sent disturbingly sexist and racist messages are not reflective of the…

By Megan Nolan

From Jean Charles de Menezes to Sarah Everard, it is more concerned with covering up mistakes than protecting Londoners.

By Jonn Elledge

Unless policing is publicly accountable, it will remain as racist and misogynistic as it was with the officers in Charing…

By Paul Mason

Sue Gray’s update on lockdown parties at Downing Street was damning but limited. Now the spotlight is on Scotland Yard.

By Anoosh Chakelian

The force’s actions over Partygate will look to many people like a cover-up.

By Jonn Elledge

Scotland Yard has at last decided to investigate.

By Anoosh Chakelian

Scotland Yard is being sued over “politically driven” decision not to investigate claims of a Christmas party at No 10.

By Anoosh Chakelian

Ministers have promised a crackdown on protesters such as the Colston Four – starting with their new policing bill. Here’s…

By Alice O'Keeffe

An annus horribilis for London’s police.

By Anoosh Chakelian