Ian Blair, later Lord Blair, served as the Metropolitan Police commissioner from 2005 to 2008.
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Liverpool to retire number 20 in honour of Jota
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Watch: Today at the Test
Day two highlights from the third Test match between England and India.
Archer return and Root's record catch - as third Test hangs in the balance
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Ruthless Sinner beats Djokovic to set up Alcaraz final
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Archer strikes on comeback in see-saw third Test
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