Tom Watson says he “feels deep regret” for the role he played in innocent people being accused of historic sexual offences.
The former Deputy leader of the Labour Party also told how he “felt the need to put the matter right”.
Speaking exclusively to GB News, Watson was asked whether Lady Brittan had accepted his apology.
Lady Brittan is the wife of the late Leon Brittan, who was one of those who faced false claims in the wake of Watson’s high profile campaign.
Tom Watson spoke exclusively to Gloria de Piero
Watson told Gloria De Piero: “Not at first, actually, no. And in politics, you know, sometimes deeds not words matter.
“I'm very pleased to say that she did accept my apology when I gave it, and I gave it with a commitment to try and work with her to achieve police changes, reforms that came out of that inquiry.
“I mean, let's not forget that some historic child sexual crimes were investigated, and people did go to jail. But in all sorts of feverish investigations, one corrupt individual made false allegations and people were harmed because of those false allegations.
"I feel deep regret for that, and I need to put that matter right.”
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