• Minutes of meeting that led to Maccabi Tel Aviv ban ‘thrown away’ It’s hard to imagine a more serious and fundamental breakdown in policing ethics and integrity. Yet the home secretary, who said she had “lost faith” in Guildford, didn’t have the power to fire him. That power rested with the local police and crime commissioner, Simon Foster. Instead of taking such action, Foster prevaricated, citing “due process and the law” and even praising Guildford for his “honour” in retiring. Foster, who has been criticised for “weakness”, has now referred Guildford to the police watchdog for potential misconduct. He...