Statement from Mukund Krishna, CEO of the Police Federation of England and Wales: "I am delighted to offer my congratulations to Paula Dodds on her election as Chair-Elect of the Metropolitan Police Federation. (Link to MetFed statement).

"It's a wonderful achievement for Paula who becomes the first female Chair of the Metropolitan Police Federation in its 100+ year history. I look forward to working with Paula and the branch board in this new triennial as we continue to reform the Federation in the interests of all our members.”