The community has been very much behind the Metropolitan Police after the events of July 7 and 21, and I think this is a very good example of that,

These allegations strike to the heart of the integrity of the police and integrity of the Met and I fundamentally reject them. There is no cover-up.

Our main priority is to make sure that everyone has an enjoyable time and is kept safe, ... The community has been very much behind the Metropolitan Police after the events of July 7 and July 21, and I think this is a good example of that.

I have to say that I, for the reasons the police have given, have found their (the police's) request for this power (of detention) absolutely compelling,

It's fair to say that this library is as involved with community events as any. I've seen that as part of my mission here, and I've been receptive to community groups coming my way.

The international community should be very alarmed by these events because the situation is getting out of hand and we are sliding backwards. We have had some very terrible tragedies, but this is one of the lowest points, if not the lowest, that we have had.