Khan would commission independent review of the Met if elected

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Khan would commission independent review of the Met if elected

Sadiq Khan has said he will set up an independent commission into all of London's public institutions if he is re-elected as Mayor in the May 2020 Election.

London Mayor Sadiq Khan and Metropolitan Police Commissioner Cressida Dick

Date - 5th March 2020
By - Chloe Livadeas

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London Mayor Sadiq Khan last month announced that if re-elected he will establish an independent commission to look into public trust and confidence in London’s public institutions, including the Metropolitan Police. The commission –...

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