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Tom Watson apologises in first Lords speech for promoting false sex abuse claims
2 years ago

Tom Watson apologises in first Lords speech for promoting false sex abuse claims

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Former Labour Party deputy leader Tom Watson has apologised during …

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Football and alcohol – to drink or not to drink?
3 years, 3 months ago

Football and alcohol – to drink or not to drink?

New York Times  

When Tracey Crouch MP publishes her fan-led review of football governance later this month, the appetite for change within the English game will be laid bare. Mark Roberts, the UK’s football policing lead, has said it would be “irresponsible to fuel” disorder by removing caps on the sale of alcohol and has requested an audience with Crouch to outline his …

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Lady Brittan blasts police watchdog over Scotland Yard's botched Operation Midland investigation
3 years, 9 months ago

Lady Brittan blasts police watchdog over Scotland Yard's botched Operation Midland investigation

The Telegraph  

During the botched inquiry their homes were raided by detectives who have since been accused of deliberately misleading a district judge in order to apply for allegedly illegal search warrants. Lady Brittan, who was a magistrate for 26 years, told the committee that the warrants had been used as "a fishing expedition". She said: “The IOPC has inexperienced investigating officers …

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How can Commander Calamity cling on?
3 years, 10 months ago

How can Commander Calamity cling on?

Daily Mail  

Nick Bramall gives a mirthless laugh. On that day, March 21, 2016, the then Met Deputy Assistant Commissioner Rodhouse, who had overall control of Midland, declared: ‘I haven’t seen any evidence to prove that anyone, Nick or otherwise, has knowingly provided false information to the investigation.’ Former Metropolitan Police Deputy Assistant Commissioner Steve Rodhouse, who had overall control of Operation …

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MPs demand Priti Patel faces questions over Met Midland probe
3 years, 10 months ago

MPs demand Priti Patel faces questions over Met Midland probe

Daily Mail  

Priti Patel today said 'outstanding questions' remain over the Met's bungled Operation Midland investigation into fabricated claims of a VIP paedophile ring - as MPs demanded to know why senior officers are still in position. Former High Court judge Sir Richard Henriques heavily criticised the inquiry into false claims of a VIP sex abuse ring in Westminster in a 2016 …

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Lord Brittan’s widow hits out at Metropolitan Police ‘cover-up culture’ and ‘despicable’ Tom Watson
3 years, 10 months ago

Lord Brittan’s widow hits out at Metropolitan Police ‘cover-up culture’ and ‘despicable’ Tom Watson

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The widow of former home secretary Leon Brittan has attacked …

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'Fantastist' who sparked paedophile probe 'didn't mention high-profile figures in first interview'
5 years, 7 months ago

'Fantastist' who sparked paedophile probe 'didn't mention high-profile figures in first interview'

Daily Mail  

Carl Beech, 51, alleged powerful men including MPs and generals sexually abused and killed children in the 1970s The vicar's son who sparked a VIP sex ring enquiry only mentioned the names of two of his alleged tormentors when he first made a complaint to the police - his step-father and Jimmy Savile - a jury heard today. The court …

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VIP paedophile ring 'fantasist' known as Nick bought a Mustang with his compensation
5 years, 7 months ago

VIP paedophile ring 'fantasist' known as Nick bought a Mustang with his compensation

Daily Mail  

Today the court heard Beech was a convicted paedophile VIP sex ring accuser Carl Beech is 'a committed and manipulative paedophile, capable of deceit to investigators and limitless manipulation' the jury at his trial were told today. The charges allege he: Made a false allegation of witnessing the child homicide of an unnamed boy committed by Harvey Proctor Made a …

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Westminster paedophile ring story ‘totally unfounded’, court told
5 years, 7 months ago

Westminster paedophile ring story ‘totally unfounded’, court told

The Independent  

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 A police inquiry into allegations …

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