A former chairman of the Metropolitan Police Federation, Rick Prior, is quoted saying he believes the Metropolitan Police has changed its approach to policing and public safety. In remarks reported by the Daily Mail, Prior argues that the force has prioritised equality of outcomes for different ethnic groups rather than equality of opportunity. He also describes the culture within the force as having been affected by what he calls a “woke mind virus,” a claim presented as his perspective rather than an established finding. The article frames Prior as a whistleblower and critic, suggesting his concerns relate to how decisions and practices are applied across communities and whether citizens are treated equally under the law. The report does not provide evidence or findings from an official investigation in the material provided, and it presents the statements as allegations about internal priorities. It also does not detail specific operational changes or case examples, focusing instead on Prior’s assessment of how equality principles are being interpreted within the Met.