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Islington: Demetrious Panton Speaks Out.
Demetrious Panton, the man who got an apology from the then Children’s Minister Margaret Hodge. The childhood of Demetrious Panton ended one night in July 1978, a few days before his 11th birthday. That was when a man called … Continue reading
MP Margaret Hodge & Whistleblowing
Over the years, whistleblowers have often discovered the high price attached to their actions; Ostracised by colleagues, shunned by managers, ridiculed and bullied, and careers often ended. It’s hard to recall many who have escaped without damage to themselves. So, … Continue reading
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Margaret Hodge’s Son-In-Law To Head Islington Abuse Investigation
Islington Council dismissed calls for Joe Caluori, who is married to Mrs Hodge’s daughter, to step aside from his post while its investigation is ongoing. The council insisted there was no conflict of interest and that the council’s director of … Continue reading
Injustice
This extract is taken from Baby X (2010) written by Harry Keeble, a policeman on one of London’s child protection teams. Injustice, Part One. I was sitting in Bodrum’s with Patrick, discussing his latest case. He waited until the waitress … Continue reading
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Former Children’s Minister Margaret Hodge.
Ranking right up there with George Orwell’s Ministry of Truth for misleading titles, former Children’s Minister, Margaret Hodge, a post created for her in 2003 by Tony Blair. Children’s Minister Margaret Hodge has said sorry to the sex abuse victim … Continue reading
Shepall Manor Special School
Shepall Manor Special School in Stevenage (but controlled by LB Islington) Evening Standard, 17th November 2003 The public humiliation of children’s minister, Margaret Hodge, will continue today as two more victims of Islington care homes tell her: “I want a public apology … Continue reading
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Grosvenor Avenue Children’s Home
Grosvenor Avenue Children’s Home, Islington A foster mother pays tribute to the Archbishop of Canterbury’s compassion By EILEEN FAIRWEATHER 27 January 2007 Liam Lucas with daughter Isabella When the Archbishop of Canterbury supported the Catholic Church in the gay adoption … Continue reading
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Gisburne House
Gisburne House, Islington Evening Standard, 17th November 2003 The public humiliation of children’s minister, Margaret Hodge, will continue today as two more victims of Islington care homes tell her: “I want a public apology too.” Yvonne Williams and Douglas Fitch … Continue reading
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80 Highbury New Park
80 Highbury New Park, Islington 80 Highbury New Park was a home for children over the age of 15 where residents graduated towards independence. Evening Standard, 17th November 2003 The public humiliation of children’s minister, Margaret Hodge, will continue today … Continue reading
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Elwood Street Children’s Home
Elwood Street Children’s Home, Islington Demetrious Panton was at Elwood Street Children’s Home. HODGE APOLOGISES TO ABUSE VICTIM Hodge: ‘Genuinely sorry’ for comments Children’s Minister Margaret Hodge has said sorry to the sex abuse victim she branded “extremely disturbed”. Mrs … Continue reading
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The Orwellian Minister For Children – Margaret Hodge
Margaret Hodge is the Member of Parliament for Barking. She became Minister for Children in 2003 and later Minister of State for Culture and Tourism at the Department for Culture, Media and Sport. She is currently Chair of the Public Accounts Committee. Margaret Hodge became leader of Islington Borough Council … Continue reading
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