Met Police Crisis Amid Massive Officer Cuts

London's Met Police faces a dire budget shortfall of £260 million, risking the jobs of nearly 2,000 officers and support staff just as crime rates soar across the capital. Despite obtaining extra funds from the government and the Mayor of London, the force warns of "tough choices" ahead. Yvette Cooper has been urged to intervene and prevent these severe cuts. The cuts would betray promises to increase police numbers and add strain to an already stretched department. Accusations fly between parties, but the city suffers while political theatrics overshadow dire realities.