Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley said he was "deeply troubled by the situation" and that back-up cost-cutting measures had "run out".

The Metropolitan Police Commissioner has warned that Labour’s Budget will mean “eye-watering cuts” to the services his officers can offer the public.

The boss of the Metropolitan Police has warned of “eye-watering” cuts to the force’s spending next year as it “desperately” tries to keep a significant number of police officers. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

Mark Rowley says ‘cumulative effect of decisions over the last decade’ means Met now in a ‘precarious position’. Hospital waiting list figure for England down to 7.57m, lowest level for 5 months 09:53 The waiting list for routine hospital treatment in England has fallen to its lowest level for five months,

The boss of the UK's largest police force has warned it faces "eye-watering cuts" to services unless ministers increase its funding. Met commissioner Sir Mark Rowley told the BBC he was "deeply troubled" by talks so far on its annual settlement for next year.