<p>During his 30 years in the Met police force, Neil Basu worked his way up the ranks to become the most senior Asian officer in British policing.&nbsp;Once described as being “too woke” for the role of Commissioner, Basu believes his outspoken political views cost him further promotion in the force before his exit in 2022.&nbsp;</p><br><p>In a book about his career called ‘Turmoil’, Basu chronicles his rise to the top and the discrimination he says he encountered on every level of the force, offering a first person account of his time on the front line of policing during events such as Stephen Lawrence’s murder and the London riots.</p><br><p>Camilla and Kamal sat down with the ex-top cop to ask him about Prevent failings, grooming gangs, immigration, and if anyone respects the police anymore.</p><br><p>Producers: Georgia Coan and Lilian Fawcett</p><p>Senior Producer: John Cadigan</p><p>Planning Editor: Venetia Rainey</p><p>Social Media Producer: Rachel Duffy</p><p>Studio Director: Meghan Searle</p><p>Video Editor: Andy Mackenzie</p><p>Editor: Camilla Tominey</p><p>Original music by Goss Studio</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

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'Woke' former top cop: Immigration has gone 'too far, too fast' and grooming inquiry should happen

APR 11, 202552 MIN
The Daily T

'Woke' former top cop: Immigration has gone 'too far, too fast' and grooming inquiry should happen

APR 11, 202552 MIN

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<p>During his 30 years in the Met police force, Neil Basu worked his way up the ranks to become the most senior Asian officer in British policing.&nbsp;Once described as being “too woke” for the role of Commissioner, Basu believes his outspoken political views cost him further promotion in the force before his exit in 2022.&nbsp;</p><br><p>In a book about his career called ‘Turmoil’, Basu chronicles his rise to the top and the discrimination he says he encountered on every level of the force, offering a first person account of his time on the front line of policing during events such as Stephen Lawrence’s murder and the London riots.</p><br><p>Camilla and Kamal sat down with the ex-top cop to ask him about Prevent failings, grooming gangs, immigration, and if anyone respects the police anymore.</p><br><p>Producers: Georgia Coan and Lilian Fawcett</p><p>Senior Producer: John Cadigan</p><p>Planning Editor: Venetia Rainey</p><p>Social Media Producer: Rachel Duffy</p><p>Studio Director: Meghan Searle</p><p>Video Editor: Andy Mackenzie</p><p>Editor: Camilla Tominey</p><p>Original music by Goss Studio</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>