Lord Brittan sex abuse claims: apologies, denials and defiance

Tom Watson apologises for calling Brittan 'evil' but will continue pursuing allegations of sexual abuse in Westminster

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Tom Watson, Labour's deputy leader, has apologised to Leon Brittan's widow for alleging that the former Conservative home secretary was "as close to evil as any human being could get".

Giving evidence to a Home Affairs Select Committee, the Labour MP said he regretted repeating the claim from an alleged victim, adding that it had been "emotive and unnecessary".

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