New Met Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley.

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Dame Cressida Dick's replacement takes up his post...

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-62095...

[XCP]

Good luck to him. Probably the worse job in policing.
Beats me why someone in his position would want the job.

[Earthdweller]

If ever there was a poisoned chalice

[Derek Smith]

Earthdweller said:

If ever there was a poisoned chalice

£300Kpa. Is that enough to make you drink it?

It's the top job in the police. Surely anyone who goes above CI would aim for it.

I volunteered for jobs that were difficult. Didn't we all?

I can see why. I can see why I wouldn't though.

[cgt2]

I hope he can be effective. We need it.

[XCP]

Derek Smith said:

Earthdweller said:

If ever there was a poisoned chalice

£300Kpa. Is that enough to make you drink it?

It's the top job in the police. Surely anyone who goes above CI would aim for it.

I volunteered for jobs that were difficult. Didn't we all?

I can see why. I can see why I wouldn't though.

He's done 30 years.
How much would his pension be for doing nothing?
He's working for the difference, less tax and NI.