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Boris blasted over Blair resignation
Boris blasted over Blair resignation
Last Modified: 03 Oct 2008
By:
James Blake
Boris Johnson's decision to put pressure on Sir Ian Blair to resign as Britain's most senior police officer has been savaged by Jacqui Smith.
The row pits the Labour home secretary against the Conservative mayor of London.
Ms Smith said Mr Johnson hadn't gone through the correct channels and had misunderstood the role of the metropolitan commissioner.
Sir Ian resigned yesterday, saying he'd lost Mr Johnson's support.
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