Blair becomes Met police chief
News Article 28 October 2004
The home secretary has announced that Sir Ian Blair will become the new Metropolitan Police commissioner next year.
Charles calls for royal security shake-up
Press Review 15 September 2004
The Times reports that Prince Charles is lobbying Cabinet ministers and the Metropolitan Police for the Army to take over royal security.
Blunkett on the spot over security breach
Press Review 14 September 2004
Many of today's front pages carry photos of the Fathers 4 Justice campaigner who sparked a major security breach by scaling Buckingham Palace and holding a five hour protest beside the royal balcony.
Three contenders vie for commissioner post
Press Review 23 August 2004
Three senior police officers are expected to compete to succeed Sir John Stevens as commissioner of the Metropolitan Police when he steps down next year.
Stevens quits the Met
Press Review 9 July 2004
Sir John Stevens, chief of the Metropolitan Police, intends to step down at the end of his current contract.
Met chief Stevens sets date for departure
News Article 8 July 2004
Sir John Stevens, chief of the Metropolitan Police, intends to step down at the end of his current contract.
South London Partnership
Government Affairs Website
Met police chief to quit
Press Review 28 June 2004
Sir John Stevens, the commissioner of the Metropolitan Police, is likely to leave Scotland Yard early next year, says the Times.
Anti Social Behaviour Unit
Government Affairs Website
London assembly rebukes mayor at first meeting
News Article 18 June 2004
The London assembly has rebuked Ken Livingstone over his comments about appointments to the Metropolitan Police Authority.
Norris's secret plans to influence police revealed
Press Review 21 May 2004
Steve Norris has secret plans to sideline the Capital's police chief if he becomes London mayor and will seek "enthusiastic supporters" among local commanders, reports the Times.
Parliament Square protester arrested
News Article 10 May 2004
Brian Haw, the man who has been protesting against conflict in Iraq opposite the Houses of Parliament since June 2001, has been arrested.
Mayor 'should have say in appointing Met chief'
News Article 28 April 2004
A new London mayor should be given a say over who is appointed commissioner of the Metropolitan Police, Steve Norris has argued.
Norris slams London police
Press Review 22 April 2004
Conservative mayoral candidate Steve Norris has launched a stinging attack on the Metropolitan Police Service.
Met chief hits out at rising crime claims
News Article 21 April 2004
Sir John Stevens has reportedly hit out at claims that crime in London is on the increase.
