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The Guardian - UK
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Starmer pays tribute to Andrew Norfolk, who exposed child sexual abuse scandal

Andrew Norfolk
Andrew Norfolk’s investigation for the Times won him the Paul Foot and Orwell prizes for journalism. Photograph: Graham Turner/The Guardian

Keir Starmer has paid tribute to the journalist who exposed the child sexual exploitation scandal that led to a major public inquiry, after his death at the age of 60.

The investigation by Andrew Norfolk, a reporter for the Times, led to findings that 1,400 children were abused over a 16-year period. It earned him journalism’s most prestigious awards and a reputation as a dedicated reporter pursuing neglected issues.

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