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PETER HITCHENS: Why can't the BBC and our ruling classes bring themselves to admit they are wrong about Lucy Letby?
Lady Justice Thirlwall's report on the Lucy Letby case remains the most astounding event of the week. Our ruling class's blindness to things it does not wish to know is almost beyond belief.
- Lady Justice Thirlwall's report on the Lucy Letby case remains the most astounding event of the week. Our ruling class's blindness to things it does not wish to know is almost beyond belief.
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- PETER HITCHENS: Why can't the BBC and our ruling classes bring themselves to admit they are wrong about Lucy Letby?
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- Center: Lady Justice Thirlwall's report on the Lucy Letby case remains the most astounding event of the week. Our ruling class's blindness to things it does not wish to know is almost beyond belief.
- Right: Coverage gap: Currently unaddressed by verified outlets on this side of the spectrum.
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