Inside Politics: Met chief told to resign and PM accused of ‘gaslighting’ public over fuel supply crisis

Senior MPs say Dame Cressida Dick can’t continue in job and industry figures say fuel supplies still not recovering, writes Matt Mathers

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Already under pressure to resign, Met Police commissioner Dame Cressida Dick faces another difficult day as fresh details emerge about the conduct of Wayne Couzens, the serving officer who murdered Sarah Everard. Elsewhere, Boris Johnson’s government is accused of “gaslighting” the public over the fuel crisis, with industry leaders warning petrol stations are not recovering despite claims from officials that supply issues have eased.

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Parliament is in recess until 18 October. Tory Party conference kicks off this weekend in Manchester.