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 implications does the resignation have for the Metropolitan Police's ongoing operations?

What was the public's reaction to the resignation of the senior police officer?