Tom Watson To Be Quizzed Over Brittan Claims

Labour deputy leader Tom Watson is to face MPs' questions over his pursuit of sex abuse allegations against the late Lord Brittan. The Commons Home Affairs Committee has invited Mr Watson to appear before them on 21 October "to clarify a number of points concerning his involvement in these matters". Mr Watson has faced intense criticism for his comments about Lord Brittan in relation to a police investigation into an alleged VIP paedophile ring - but he has refused to apologise.