The Independent, on UK Politics, 13 November 2026
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Read the original article on independent.co.uk (opens in a new tab)The Independent reports that Lucy Beaumont, who says she was a source for The Guardian and ITV News investigation into David Walliams, backs a campaign to change consent laws for 16 and 17 year olds. It attributes the allegations against Walliams to the women and the investigation, reports his denial, and quotes his letter at length. Nothing in it misleads the reader.
“who has said she was a whistleblower in the David Walliams investigation”
The Independent attributes Beaumont's role to her own account rather than stating it as an established fact.
“Mr Walliams denies any wrongdoing.”
The article puts the denial straight after the allegations, so the reader knows early that the claims are disputed. It also later quotes his letter at length.
“Ms Beaumont said she had never worked with Mr Walliams or witnessed any inappropriate behaviour from him”
The article makes clear that Beaumont's concerns are second hand. A reader does not mistake her for a direct witness.
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