UK police chief resigns over racism allegations
Met chief Blair quits amid discord with Boris Johnson
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LONDON (AFP) - Britain's top policeman announced his resignation Thursday after long-running criticism over racism and a mistaken shooting and open discord with London's new mayor.
Metropolitan Police chief Ian Blair, who took office shortly before suicide bombings in London in July 2005, said he had lost the backing of the London mayor Boris Johnson, who took office in May.
"I have today offered my resignation as commissioner to the Home Secretary which she has reluctantly but graciously accepted," he told a hastily arranged press conference, adding that he would stand down on December 1.
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25 minutes ago
LONDON (AFP) - Britain's top policeman announced his resignation Thursday after long-running criticism over racism and a mistaken shooting and open discord with London's new mayor.
Metropolitan Police chief Ian Blair, who took office shortly before suicide bombings in London in July 2005, said he had lost the backing of the London mayor Boris Johnson, who took office in May.
"I have today offered my resignation as commissioner to the Home Secretary which she has reluctantly but graciously accepted," he told a hastily arranged press conference, adding that he would stand down on December 1.
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