Analysis: Met chief lost public trust over misogyny and racism in ranks but departs at crucial time for ally Boris Johnson
Given Cressida Dick’s time as a senior Met police officer has been so frequently marked by controversy and political scrutiny, it is perhaps unsurprising that her early departure as commissioner came as she faced unprecedented amounts of both.
Beyond the hugely damaging revelations about misogyny, racism and other prejudice among Met ranks that hastened her exit on Thursday, Dick is also currently responsible for one of the most politically sensitive investigations in UK police history; one that could decide the fate of a prime minister.
