Labour deputy leader sincerely sorry’ for causing distress,and defends letter to director of public prosecutions approximately police investigationTom Watson has apologised to the widow of Leon Brittan for causing distress after facing criticism from a senior officer and Conservative MPs for his role in a 40-year-ragged rape allegation.
Appearing before the home affairs select committee, Labour’s deputy leader said he regretted referring to Lord Brittan as “evil” after the Conservative peer died in January without having been told he would not face action over the rape claim.
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Source: theguardian.com