Who really came out on top after the Met’s latest security blunder?

Was it the Met? Al Qaeda? Bob Quick? Or Home Secretary, Jacqui Smith?

It could be the Met, given Quick’s sharp resignation has now deflected the heat off of them at a time when Ian Tomlinson’s name is still firmly on the tip of everyone’s tongue.

But on the grounds that Quick jumped before he was pushed I am ruling the Met out – there’s no way they can be given the moral high-ground on this one.

Al Qaeda are an outside bet. After all the UK has lost a top anti-terror chief. But I’m not convinced for two reasons: 1) because the raid was still successful, thus weakening the terror group’s strength, and 2) because they should never win.

Now here’s a thought…could it be Jacqui Smith? Although she claimed she lost confidence in “bungling Bob” I’m not buying it. Nice try Jacqui but we all know you’re still looking for a scapegoat after your husband’s “bulging blondes” slip-up.

So, that leaves brand Bob Quick. And to be fair to him I think he deserves it. It’s refreshing to see senior public sector workers – come to think of it any public figure – stand up to their mistakes and take one on the chin.

Arise, Bob, quick, before I change my mind. Though I’m sure you’ll still land a cushtie little non-exec role somewhere…