As the row ratchets up over claims of an establishment cover-up of child abuse involving the late Sir Cyril Smith, here are the original stories that ran in Private Eye 454 and in the Rochdale Alternative Press (RAP), in 1979.
From Eye 454, 11th May 1979 (click article to enlarge):
The original shocking RAP story (click each image to enlarge):
And their follow up (click to enlarge):
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Child's pay
Bono's private equity friends benefit while children's care suffers
Bishops' defence
The C of E can't forgive the media for exposing its crimes
Double standards
Who's criticising the Saudis while chasing their cash?
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Child's pay
Bono's private equity friends benefit while children's care suffers
Bishops' defence
The C of E can't forgive the media for exposing its crimes
Double standards
Who's criticising the Saudis while chasing their cash?
Read these stories and much more - only in the magazine. Subscribe here to get delivery direct to your home and never miss an issue!
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Over and Don
Trump's UK cheerleaders desert him Street Of Shame, Issue 1649
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