Boris moves to oust cop/crook Sir Ian Blair

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Leaked emails reveal Boris Johnson 'plot' to remove Met chief Sir Ian Blair
By Daily Mail Reporter
Last updated at 10:00 AM on 30th July 2008
Boris Johnson's deputy mayor for policing is attempting to change Metropolitan Police Authority rules to give his boss the power to suspend commissioner Sir Ian Blair.
However, Kit Malthouse denied he was plotting to remove Sir Ian pending an inquiry into how a close friend was awarded £3 million worth of contracts with Scotland Yard.
In a series of leaked internal emails, Mr Malthouse called for amendments to the rules which leave the Met commissioner's fate in the hands of the force's governing body.

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The force is also awaiting a tribunal judgment on another senior officer, Shabir Hussain, alleging racism.
It is the second time in his career that Sir Ian has been investigated over his conduct, which is unprecedented for a Scotland Yard commissioner.
Last year Sir Ian was cleared of wrong-doing following a police watchdog investigation into claims he put out misleading statements in the aftermath of the shooting of Mr de Menezes.
He is also currently under formal investigation with the Home Secretary expected to appoint an independent investigator to scrutinise his role after skiing companion, Andy Miller, won a series of lucrative contracts at Scotland Yard.
Sir Ian denies any impropriety in the process of awarding contracts.
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