As their being there was resisted by the Home Secretary and the then head of the MPS, which was subsequently overruled by the PM, I would say their presence was directed by the PM for whatever reason.
Do you find it likely under the circumstances that The Met. are out there on the basis that they went to their boss the Home Sec. and said "The Portuguese ballsed it all up we should go and sort it out" ? At that stage what would be the basis for suggesting the Portuguese had ballsed it up other than the Tabloids and a few internet forums?
Indeed, same as a PM getting 'intellegence' from a taxi driver via intellegence net work ofcourse, (?)about Saddam Hussian and going into Iraq to 'sort that out'. Good job, Good Job what, what ole boy!
The child will never be found IMO, the chance was lost all those years ago. Saying she is alive to keep looking
( all over the world) is ridiculous. We have serious crimes here which need to be addressed , including the millions invading our country (not looking for work) via the EU.