Keir Starmer suggests Met explore changing name in ‘root and branch’ review

Labour leader likens scale of change needed to policing reforms in Northern Ireland after Good Friday agreement

Keir Starmer has indicated the Metropolitan police might need to change its name as part of a much-needed “root and branch” review in the wake of the David Carrick case.

The Labour leader likened the scale of change needed within the force to the policing reforms in Northern Ireland which took place after the Good Friday agreement. The Royal Ulster Constabulary was eventually replaced by the Police Service of Northern Ireland.