The Cabinet Office has been accused of attempting to cover up information about Whitehall’s knowledge of Cyril Smith’s child abuse at the time he was granted a knighthood.

The documents revealed that Margaret Thatcher was made aware of allegations involving the Liberal MP before he was given the honour.

Reported by the Manchester Evening News. You can read the full story here. 

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