Rereading this there’s something that is strange about this story.
In May the McCanns, so we are told, were asked by SY not to do any interviews around the 11th anniversay as it may jeopardise ongoing investigations. So who is talking to the newspapers now ? Surely SY, after silencing the parents would not release details, however obscure, of the investigation, the HO likewise but that only leaves the parents, and we know they were asked by SY not to divulge investigation details to the public.
Questions, questions !!
SnipA Whitehall source told the Daily Mail: “Metropolitan Police officers had a sit-down meeting with Madeleine's parents to tell them exactly where they were with their inquiries.
“They informed them they had two specific and active leads that still needed to be chased and that although the investigation was taking longer than they initially thought officers said they were confident and hopeful they could get a result.”
A senior Government source added: “Police seeking special grant funding have needed to justify exactly what the money would be spent on, who they are chasing and why.
“They have had to outline their intended work in full detail and careful consideration has been given but we cannot divulge any aspects of that while there is an ongoing operation.”
https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/new-madeleine-mccann-hope-police-15431891Seems normal for government civil servants not to be named in communications with the press ... if you have a complaint about that why not contact the departments concerned?
SnipA Home Office spokesman said: “We have confirmed that Special Grant funding of £150,000 will be provided to the Metropolitan Police Service for the six-month period to 31 March 2019.”
http://theportugalnews.com/news/madeleine-uk-police-handed-more-cash/47510