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Met Police re-vets 300 officers over missed checks

The Metropolitan Police has launched an urgent review after discovering that hundreds of new recruits may have been hired without undergoing essential security vetting, raising serious concerns about force integrity.

SNP Candidate's Swinger Profile Sparks Vetting Concerns

Exclusive: A Scottish National Party candidate for Holyrood is embroiled in scandal after a profile on a swingers' website was linked to him, raising serious questions about the party's vetting procedures and internal scrutiny.

Phoenix Police Reopen 600+ Cases After Investigation Failures

The Phoenix Police Department is re-examining over 600 criminal cases, including violent felonies, following an internal audit that revealed serious flaws in their initial investigations. The probe, initiated last year, has already led to the identificati

Met Police adopts 'Al Capone' tactics after scandal

Metropolitan Police Assistant Commissioner Mark Rowley announces aggressive new strategy to pursue corrupt officers for any offence, following damning Charing Cross report and Sarah Everard case.

Mandelson faces security vetting for Starmer business role

Labour leader Keir Starmer's plan to appoint Peter Mandelson as a business ambassador is undergoing intense scrutiny by MI5 and Whitehall, raising questions about the influence of the 'Prince of Darkness' and potential conflicts of interest.

Mandelson's US Ambassador bid faces Whitehall scrutiny

Former Labour minister Peter Mandelson's potential appointment as UK ambassador to Washington is undergoing rigorous Foreign Office vetting amid questions about his extensive business interests and political history.

Mandelson's Epstein Vetting Scandal for US Ambassador Role

Exclusive: Labour peer Peter Mandelson faced intense questioning over his association with Jeffrey Epstein during a US security vetting process for an ambassadorial role, raising serious questions about political appointments and national security.

Met Police Urge Arming Officers Against Knife Crime

An internal Metropolitan Police review calls for a significant increase in armed officers to better protect the public and frontline police from the growing threat of knife attacks in the capital.

Nine Met Police Officers Suspended in Behaviour Probe

Nine Metropolitan Police officers have been suspended following serious allegations of misconduct at Charing Cross police station, prompting a major internal investigation into behavioural standards.

Nine Met Police Officers Suspended in WhatsApp Scandal

Exclusive: Nine Metropolitan Police officers have been suspended following the discovery of a vile WhatsApp group containing racist, homophobic, and misogynistic messages, in a major blow to the force's integrity.

Mandelson: Starmer Underwent MI6 Vetting

Exclusive: Labour grandee Peter Mandelson reveals that Sir Keir Starmer, as Director of Public Prosecutions, underwent a secretive MI6 vetting process, raising questions about the links between the security services and the government.

Met Police officer investigated over bullying allegations

A female Metropolitan Police officer is under formal investigation for gross misconduct after being accused of orchestrating a sustained and vicious bullying campaign against a junior colleague, the Daily Mail can reveal.

Police Waste Millions on Bureaucracy Over Fighting Crime

A damning investigation reveals UK police forces are wasting millions on bureaucratic 'platitudes' and 'broken records' requests instead of tackling soaring crime rates. Victims are being failed as officers chase targets, not criminals.

Met 'PC Predator' jailed for exploiting burglary victim

Metropolitan Police officer Paul Hoile, 39, has been sentenced to three years in prison after using his position to target and sexually exploit a traumatised burglary victim. The judge condemned his 'egregious breach of trust' in a case that has sent shoc

Met Officer Sacked for Tasering Man in Covid Lockdown

A Metropolitan Police officer has been barred from serving after using a Taser on a suspect during a Covid lockdown breach in 2021. The disciplinary panel found his use of force was 'unnecessary and disproportionate'.

4,000 crimes unsolved under Starmer as DPP

A damning investigation reveals that over 4,000 crimes, including violent offences, went unsolved during Sir Keir Starmer's tenure as Director of Public Prosecutions. Critics question his law-and-order credentials as Labour leader.

Met Police officers investigated for misconduct

Several Metropolitan Police officers are under investigation for alleged misconduct, including incidents in Epping and Canary Wharf. The probe raises fresh concerns over policing standards.

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