Sir Paul Stephenson Resigns as Met Police Chief

The transcript discusses the resignation of a senior police officer in Britain due to speculation and accusations related to the Met's connections with News International. It highlights the arrest of Neil Wallace, a former deputy editor at News of the World, and his recent hiring by the Met as a media consultant. The officer emphasizes his integrity and management responsibility, despite not being involved in Wallace's hiring. The resignation leaves a gap in the Metropolitan Police during the ongoing Operation Weeting, a complex phone hacking inquiry. The situation raises political questions, particularly regarding the Prime Minister's silence on related appointments.

What was the primary reason for the senior police officer's resignation?

• Speculation and accusations about links with News International

• Health issues

• Retirement

• Promotion to a higher position

Who was Neil Wallace in relation to the Metropolitan Police?

• A police officer

• A financial consultant

• A media consultant

• A legal advisor

What was the officer's involvement in the hiring of Neil Wallace?

• He recommended Wallace

• He was directly involved

• He played no role

• He opposed the hiring

What did the officer claim about his personal integrity?

• It was irrelevant

• It was questioned

• It was intact

• It was compromised

What ongoing issue is highlighted in the third section?

• Budget cuts in the police force

• A public protest

• The phone hacking inquiry

• A new police chief appointment