The police should publish the report in full and give Damian Green an unreserved apology for their actions.

david Blake, London, UK

I think Mr Quick has said enough already before today. Trying to spin his way out of this debacle does him no credit whatever.

J Jenkins, York,

Its time to start a new police force for London with no political persuasions,just good old fashioned loyalty to it's boss which is the people of London.And while we do it let's set out a golden rule.If you shoot someone and you get it wrong you are sacked not promoted.This met has to go!

Kevin, London, England

Well they've got their Christmas overtime paid for. Onwards and upwards for their next bonus. Will they ever solve and succesfully prosecute a real crime. p=<15% (sic)

SeaBee, London, UK

Quick and Stephenson should be sacked immediately.This was obviously a political not a criminal arrest and if either of them cannot tell or choose to ignore the difference between protecting the public or acting as a political gestapo then they are not fit to be in the force let alone run it.

Rob, Ipswich,

everybody knew that the investigation of Mr.Green had no legs
just as we knew that any prosecution would have none- the Home Office had far too much to hide; a certain Ms. Smith is fervently praying that nobody is prosecuted and she will not be alone in her orisons.

peter c, Devizes, Wessex

I trust they will all get sacked - the Met is replete with imbiciles. Don't count on it, though, with Nu Labour in charge!

stuart, London, UK

What a criminal waste of public money.

judy, Liverpool, england

I wonder whether Bob "Quick" ran the idea past his Tunisian anti-terrorist advisor before despatching 9 anti-terror policemen to arrest Mr. Green?

Robert, London,

Same old Met rubbish with one copper investigating another. Johnston's views on whether the searches were lawful are irrelevant; it's up to the Court's to decide. Quick needs to be brought down a peg or three - ignoring him for the top Met is a start but traffic duty at Hanger Lane would be best!

mike, london, england

Yesterday the Serious Fraud Squad wanted whistle blowers to expose problems in the private sector, yet Brown, Labour and Mr Quick want to arrest and lock up the whistle blowers and the Politicians who receive the leaks. WHY SHOULD THERE BE A DIFFERENCE !!! All the leaks are in the public interest.

dave reardon, nuneaton,

i dont think the boys at the met have heard the last of this.
what happens next year when the conservatives get in, quick doing the green cross code timetable. never bite the hand that feeds u.

mike mckeary, paisley, scotland

Work to develop guidance? There is a significant history that will render such a task unnecessary, or is this government about to rewrite history too?!

Mark, Sussex, United Kingdom

If this has set a precedent it will be wise when writing to one's MP to be aware that such correspondence may 'fall' into the hands of the Police next time they wish to conduct a fishing expedition in search of potential evidence of potential crimes.

M Hayes, Devon, UK

Don't hold your breath waiting for an apology from the Met.

R Bingham, Lauzun, France

More likely it would bring into court counter-claims relating to Gordon Brown who exploits more leaks than the water companies do!!

A.M. Williams, Stafford,