General discussion about the latest news (not search related)

[faithlilly]

what accused would that be?

The ‘last lead’ of course.

[Venturi Swirl]

The ‘last lead’ of course.

What makes you think there is a specific "accused"?

[slartibartfast]

What makes you think there is a specific "accused"?

If there isn’t a specific accused by this point it is time it was wrapped up.

[Venturi Swirl]

If there isn’t a specific accused by this point it is time it was wrapped up.

Why so?  Is the word "accused" correct in this context anyway?  Wouldn't "suspect" be more appropriate?

[Mr Gray]

If there isn’t a specific accused by this point it is time it was wrapped up.

We would need to know exactly what Grange are investigating to make an informed decision

[faithlilly]

Why so?  Is the word "accused" correct in this context anyway?  Wouldn't "suspect" be more appropriate?

Then if it makes you happy, suspect.

[Miss Taken Identity]

The ‘last lead’ of course.

This will be the last lead they asked more money for last time?  seems like the last lead is being the longest and more costly than all other leads? digging a hole in the ocean seems to be an apt description of this one.

[Venturi Swirl]

Then if it makes you happy, suspect.

If the Portuguese were seeking the extradition of UK citizens why would this be conducted in secret, unlike in other cases in which media reports have named those threatened with extradition?

[Sunny]

This is from the Home Office Blog about Operation Grange

Funding for Operation Grange
Posted by: HO News Team, Posted on: 25 September 2018 - Categories: Leading stories, Reactive statements, Uncategorised

The Home Office responds to media coverage on funding for Operation Grange.


Home Office in the media

There has been media coverage of funding for Operation Grange, the Metropolitan Police Service’s (MPS) operation concerning the disappearance of Madeleine McCann.

Some of the recent coverage has suggested that funding for Operation Grange will expire on 30 September 2018, and that the MPS will be unable to continue the operation thereafter unless additional funds are provided.

We have received and are considering a request from the MPS to extend funding for Operation Grange until the end of March 2019.

Funding for Special Grant applications can be paid retrospectively for operational work already done in the same financial year. It is therefore incorrect to suggest that the MPS would have to discontinue its operational work after 30 September 2018 unless additional funds were provided in advance of this date.

The Home Office maintains an ongoing dialogue with the MPS regarding funding for Operation Grange.

Special Grant funding is usually available to police forces when they face significant or exceptional costs. The cost of Operation Grange – which, to date, is £11.6m – has been met through Special Grant funding.

As usual, full details of any Special Grant awards in 2018/19 will be published after the end of the financial year.
https://homeofficemedia.blog.gov.uk/2018/09/25/home-office-in-the-media/

[faithlilly]

Are OG and the PJ so close to a resolution to this case that another six months of funding isn’t necessary ?

[John]

Are OG and the PJ so close to a resolution to this case that another six months of funding isn’t necessary ?

I don't think the PJ are doing any work on the case.  As for SY, if they really had credible leads they would finish the job regardless of funding.  Consequently the request for more funds can be considered nothing more than 'a dripping roast'.

[faithlilly]

I don't think the PJ are doing any work on the case.  As for SY, if they really had credible leads they would finish the job regardless of funding.  Consequently the request for more funds can be considered nothing more than 'a dripping roast'.

You must think the government is massively stupid that they’d consider further funding if OG weren’t making a good case for it.

[Mr Gray]

You must think the government is massively stupid that they’d consider further funding if OG weren’t making a good case for it.

Agreed

[slartibartfast]

You must think the government is massively stupid that they’d consider further funding if OG weren’t making a good case for it.

Or the Government have a reason for doing it.

[John]

You must think the government is massively stupid that they’d consider further funding if OG weren’t making a good case for it.

Well let's see if further funding is granted.  This investigative charade must end some time.