Dick Fedorcio, the suspended Met Police Director of Public Affairs, has resigned. He was to face gross misconduct charges over a contract awarded to the PR company run by the former News of the World deputy editor Neil Wallis.
Dick Fedorcio was facing allegations of gross misconduct after the decision to hire the News of the World's former executive editor Neil Wallis to give PR advice for the Metropolitan Police. An investigation by the IPCC found Mr Fedorcio had a "case to answer" over the procurement of the contract.
The Democratic presidential candidate may also have shown his cards on his choice of running mate.
The US president also shared a post on Twitter accusing Dr Anthony Fauci of misleading the public over hydroxychloroquine.
Fears over an impending second wave of coronavirus dominates Wednesday’s front pages.