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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Laura Parnaby

Rachel Reeves voices support for Tom Watson peerage despite role in Beech case

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Rachel Reeves has voiced support for former Labour deputy leader Tom Watson’s life peerage despite his role promoting Carl Beech’s false claims about a VIP Westminster paedophile ring.

The shadow chancellor acknowledged that Mr Watson was wrong about the case, but said she has “a lot of time” for him because of the “contributions” he has made to Parliament.

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