‘Imminent’ decision on future of Cressida Dick as Met commissioner

Priti Patel and Dick discussed the commissioner's future last week, it is understood

Ministers and the Metropolitan police commissioner, Cressida Dick, have begun discussions about whether her turbulent term in charge of Britain's biggest force will be extended, with a decision said to be imminent".

Dick, the first woman in charge of the London force since it was established in 1829, is on a five-year contract that expires in April 2022. She could step down then or have the contract extended for a period.