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Blair resignation: Aftershocks continue
Blair resignation: Aftershocks continue

The aftershocks over Sir Ian Blair’s resignation as Britain top police officer continued this morning, with London mayor Boris Johnson forced to deny reports of a Tory plot to oust him. Speaking to reporters, Mr Johnson described allegations of a plot to oust Sir Ian as “completely barking”. “I came to this conclusion after a… Read more »

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Sir Ian Blair on verge of resignation
Sir Ian: Boris forced me out

Metropolitan police commissioner Sir Ian Blair has resigned, citing friction between himself and London mayor Boris Johnson. “Without the mayor’s backing I do not consider I can work effectively,” he said. He described being commissioner as the “proudest time of my life” and said his decision was not based on “any failures”. Sir Paul Stephenson,… Read more »