Met Police Commissioner Sir Paul Stephenson quits

Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Paul Stephenson has resigned following the phone hacking scandal.Britain's most senior police officer has faced criticism for hiring former News of the World executive Neil Wallis - who was questioned by police investigating hacking - as an adviser.Earlier, she said she would address MPs on Monday about her "concerns" over the closeness of the relationship between News International and police.She said: "Sir Paul has led the force through difficult times and although current circumstances show that there are still serious issues to be addressed, I believe that the force is operationally stronger today now than it was when he took over."He also said he had no knowledge of the extent of the phone hacking.Home Secretary Theresa May said she was "sorry" he had resigned and thanked him for all the work he had done during his time in office.He said there were lessons to be learned from the affair, but he was leaving with his integrity intact.Sir Paul said his links to the journalist could hamper investigations.