Paedophile ‘applied to foster kids’

Lady Boateng intervened inquiry claim

LORD Boateng’s wife allegedly pressurised officials to allow a convicted paedophile to foster two boys, a public inquiry has heard.

Janet Boateng was said to have intervened in the case of John Carroll, who was allowed run Angell Road children’s home in Lambeth, South London despite the council knowing about his record.

The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse is examining how hundreds of children in Lambeth Council care were CHILD ABUSER

John Carroll abused in care over decades.

Rachel Langdale QC, counsel to the inquiry, said a witness will claim the fostering application was discussed at a meeting where

Lady Boateng was present.

Lady Boateng was chair of Lambeth Council social

NAMED Lord Paul and

Lady Janet Boateng