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Sir Paul Stephenson and Metropolitan Police

Asked if the PM had any warning about Sir Paul Stephenson’s resignation, the PMS confirmed that he had not.

Asked if the PM was angry about Sir Paul Stephenson’s statement questioning his judgement, the PMS said that the PM had responded to that question in his press conference.

Asked if the PM had confidence in John Yates, the PMS said that the Home Secretary had addressed that issue on the Today Programme. The PMS added that while the investigation was ongoing the Government had confidence in all serving police officers.

Asked if the Home Secretary had put pressure on Sir Paul Stephenson to resign, the PMS said that the Home Secretary had asked for more details on his contract with Neil Wallis, but that the resignation was his own personal decision.

Asked if the Government felt that the Metropolitan Police had been open about the contract with Neil Wallis, the PMS said that the Home Secretary’s statement and the ongoing inquiries will look at the details more closely.

Asked what conversations went on between the PM and the Mayor of London about Sir Paul Stephenson, the PMS said that she was unaware of any specific discussions but that the PM and the Mayor spoke regularly.

Asked how to characterise the Government’s relationship with the Metropolitan Police, the PMS said that they did an important job for the people of London; protecting the public; and that the PM had a great respect for them. But they were facing some issues, like their relationship with the media, and that would be looked into by the inquiry.

Asked if the Government was working well with the Metropolitan Police, the PMS confirmed that it did, as did the Home Secretary.

Asked what the difference was between the relationship between Sir Paul Stephenson and Neil Wallis, and the relationship between the PM and Andy Coulson, the PMS referred them to the PM’s response at the press conference.

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