Shocker: Met Police Federation Chief Rick Prior Suspended After Fiery GB News Interview
Rick Prior, the outspoken Chairman of the Metropolitan Police Federation, has been suspended following a controversial interview on GB News. The move has left officers and supporters stunned and sparked a fierce debate about transparency and leadership within the Police Federation.
Outspoken Advocate for Officers Gets the Sack
Prior has long been a vocal defender of frontline police, championing officers through high-profile battles like the wrongful dismissal of two Territorial Support Group (TSG) cops caught up in the Bianca Williams stop-and-search saga. The Police Appeals Tribunal later cleared those officers, branding the accusations “irrational” and “inconsistent.”
His suspension was confirmed via social media, with sources citing it as an “attack” on Prior by the Police Federation’s CEO. Supporters blasted the decision, with one saying: “Unbelievable. I like his stance; he is a breath of fresh air from the usual political rubbish.” Another vented: “Absolutely disgusting being fired for airing the truth.”
Ex-Sergeant Slams the Federation’s Leadership
Harry Tangye, a former Armed Response Vehicle Section sergeant, weighed in on X, condemning the suspension. He highlighted Prior’s “immense support and moral courage” and blasted Met leadership for killing officer morale. Tangye’s comments echo a growing chorus of frustration from within the ranks.
Pressure Mounts on Police Federation CEO Mukund Krishna
All eyes are now on Mukund Krishna, the recently appointed CEO of the Police Federation of England & Wales (PFEW), who is believed to have authorised Prior’s suspension. Krishna, a former global management consultant with no policing background, faces criticism over his leadership style and opaque pay, which is funded by police officers but remains undisclosed.
Both the Metropolitan Police Federation and PFEW have stayed tight-lipped, refusing to comment on the suspension or the interview’s content. This silence only fuels growing unease among police officers and their supporters, who are left in the dark about the Federation’s future direction and loyalty to its members.
Rick Prior’s suspension shines a harsh spotlight on simmering tensions within the Police Federation – tensions that could reshape how the organisation stands up for frontline officers in the months ahead.
