Guido is sure that many co-conspirators will wish to congratulate Assistant Commissioner Yates on his just confirmed promotion. Well timed and well deserved given the impotent “we’re going to get you for this” spin from Downing Street bunker loyalists.

Even that weather-vane arse-coverer Sir Ian Blair can see which way the wind is blowing: “I’d like to congratulate John Yates on his appointment as Assistant Commissioner. In a long and distinguished career with the Metropolitan Police Service, he has consistently demonstrated his policing ability, working at the highest levels.”

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