Priti Patel demands police watchdog investigates Scotland Yard’s response to fake paedophile ring claims

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The government has asked a police watchdog to review Scotland Yard’s reaction to false claims about a “VIP paedophile ring”. Ms Patel said following the publication of Sir Richard’s review and a separate Independent Office for Police Conduct report, she would “consider whether any further steps are needed to address any wider issues with policing practice”. Support free-thinking journalism and attend Independent events Daniel Janner, the son of the late Labour MP Lord Janner who was one of Carl Beech's victims, said asking a police watchdog to review the force was “wholly inadequate”. Mr Janner also accused deputy Labour leader Tom Watson of being “partially responsible”, claiming he “applied pressure on the police and should hang his head in shame and resign.” The MP raised concerns in Parliament about allegations surrounding a VIP abuse ring, having spoken with Beech.