I spoke to Issy Vine, an ex-MET communications officer turned MET police whistleblower. Issy has exposed the failings of the force when it comes to misconduct and predatory behaviour, sexual harassment, racism, and misogyny. Issy’s story is well worth a listen as it exposes many flaws in the institution of policing. She was failed at every turn.

Violence against women and girls has been in the spotlight in recent years. In 2021, Met police officer Wayne Couzens, murdered Sarah Everard, a young 33-year-old woman who was lured into Wayne's car. Wayne was a serving police officer and abused his power by flashing his police badge in order to abduct her.

And in ...