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'This is a very worrying report... it's an upsetting read. You can't read this report and not be embarrassed and humbled'

Met Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley reacts to the damning review released today.

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'Do you accept the full findings of the report?'

Met Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley gives #KayBurley his thoughts on today's review criticising the police force.

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'The recommendations will influence our thinking and plans to reform policing for London'

Met Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley reflects on today's review, describing the force as 'institutionally racist, sexist and homophobic'

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'How confident are you that there aren't other police officers capable of rape and murder on the streets of London?'

#KayBurley asks Met Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley what's being done to tackle the issues raised in the report

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