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The Latest Breaking News from Carl Beech

Paedophile who cost police £2m with bogus VIP abuse ring claims freed from jail early

Carl Beech walks free from jail early due to prison overcrowding issues

The Independent UK

Lord Brittan’s widow slams closure of police probe after fake abuse claims against husband

The Metropolitan Police’s 16-month investigation into fake claims of a VIP paedophile ring saw raids on Lord Brittan’s home.

The Independent UK

Operation Midland: Lord Brittan’s widow slams closure of police misconduct probe

The Metropolitan Police’s 16-month investigation into fake claims of a VIP paedophile ring saw raids on Lord Brittan’s home

Evening Standard

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Lord Brittan’s widow says closure of police misconduct probe ‘undermines trust’

The Metropolitan Police’s 16-month investigation into fake claims of a VIP paedophile ring saw raids on Lord Brittan’s home.

The Independent UK

Misconduct probe against ex-Met officer over handling of fake abuse claims ended

The IOPC said it had stopped the investigation into former deputy assistant commissioner Steve Rodhouse.

Evening Standard

How leading the CPS changed Keir Starmer – while he changed it

The lawyer who joined as a socialist firebrand is proud of his record as head of the Crown Prosecution Service – though decisions under his tenure are fodder for opponents

The Guardian - UK

Mr Justice Goss: Lucy Letby judge is used to making big decisions

He looked relaxed before the jury gave its verdict in the latest high-profile case he has presided over

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Speaker scolds Sunak for bringing up Labour’s Tom Watson in honours row

PM gets into trouble for raising peerage given to former Labour deputy

The Independent UK

Met officer who led VIP abuse claims inquiry is removed from senior UK role

Steve Rodhouse is being investigated over complaints his team failed to properly handle reports witnesses lied

The Guardian - UK

‘At last Met is held to account’: ex-MP praises action over VIP probe officer

The National Crime Agency is under pressure to suspend Steve Rodhouse from his £200,000-a-year job

Evening Standard

Head of Met police VIP paedophile ring inquiry faces investigation

Steve Rodhouse, who led Operation Midland, may have breached professional standards, says police watchdog

The Guardian - UK

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

The former MP apologised to Lady Brittan for championing fantasist Carl Beech who had made false claims about her husband.

The Independent UK

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

The shadow chancellor said she has ‘a lot of time’ for Tom Watson despite his role promoting false claims regarding a VIP Westminster paedophile ring.

The Independent UK

Dame Cressida: First female Met head dogged by criticism over force’s standards

Her resignation came less than six months after her contract was extended by two years.

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Neil Basu to demand answers over failed bid to lead National Crime Agency

Met assistant commissioner will ask Home Office why he was overlooked for top job

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