Met chief told to go for ‘shame’ of Everard failure

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View online October 01, 2021   1 / Resign to restore women's confidence in police, Cressida Dick told after 'shame' of Everard failure Cressida Dick must resign to restore women's confidence in the Metropolitan Police, senior politicians said on Thursday after details emerged of the failures that led to an officer falsely arresting a woman to kidnap and murder her. The chair of parliament's women and equalities committee, Tory MP Caroline Nokes, joined former Labour justice secretary Harriet Harman and a chorus of others in calling for the commissioner to step down over Sarah Everard's killing.   The Met chief was forced to admit the crimes of Wayne Couzens had broken the bond of trust between the public and police.   2 / Police admit missed chances over Wayne Couzens and probe link to other unsolved crimes Indecent exposure incident was never linked to killer police officer dubbed 'the rapist' by colleagues   3 / England needs one million more NHS and social care staff over the next decade 'Workforce shortages are the biggest risk to the post pandemic recovery' 4 / Only four per cent of Britons think Brexit has gone 'very well' YouGov poll finds 32 per cent of Britons think it has turned out 'very badly'   5 / Safe to receive Covid and flu jabs at the same time, study shows Research also finds co-administration has no negative impact on immune response generated by both vaccines The Big Question     What is a whole-life prison order? The police officer who murdered Sarah Everard after kidnapping her under the false pretence of an arrest has been jailed for a full-life term.   Wayne Couzens, 48, used his Metropolitan Police-issue warrant card and handcuffs to snatch Ms Everard as she walked home from a friend's house in south London on the evening of 3 March 2021. Couzens subsequently raped and strangled the 33-year-old marketing executive before burning her body. He pleaded guilty in July to her kidnap, rape and murder.   Speaking at the Old Bailey on Thursday, Lord Justice Fulford described the circumstances of the murder as "grotesque" before handing down his judgement. But what exactly does Couzens' sentence mean in practice? Read the full story >   Watch / Sarah Everard's killer has brought 'shame' on Met Police, says Cressida Dick  NUMBER OF THE DAY £500m Chancellor Rishi Sunak has confirmed a £500m package of grants to help vulnerable households this winter with essentials such as food, clothing and utilities, amid warnings of a cost of living crisis QUOTE OF THE DAY "His actions are the ultimate insult to the police officers who serve to protect people who I know are sickened to the core by his evil actions."   –  Northumbria police and crime commissioner Kim McGuinness after former Pc Wayne Couzens was handed a whole life sentence for the murder of Sarah Everard  Other stories you might like Rishi Sunak 'confident' on jobs as 'everyone is now back at work' after furlough Boris Johnson hands peerage and ministerial job to banker who gave party £147,500 Voters of all parties overwhelmingly support £15 minimum wage, poll finds If you can spare a minute we'd love your feedback on our newsletters.     Join the conversation or follow us Please do not reply directly to this email You are currently registered to receive The Independent's Morning Headlines newsletter. Add us to your safe list of senders.   If you do not want to receive The Independent's Morning Headlines newsletter, please unsubscribe.   If you no longer wish to receive any newsletters or promotional emails from The Independent, you can unsubscribe here.   This e-mail was sent by Independent Digital News and Media Ltd, 2 Derry Street, London W8 5HF. Registered in England and Wales with company number 07320345. Read our privacy notice and cookie policy.