Heads roll in Haringey

It’s taken longer than many may have reasonably expected – and it’s hardly edifying that those involved effectively needed to be pushed – but Haringey officials have now lost their jobs over the tragic death of Baby P.  Following the release of what Ed Balls has called a “devastating” report into the matter, the Head of Children’s Services, Sharon Shoesmith, has been sacked.  While both the council leader, George Meehan, and cabinet member for children and young people, Liz Santry, have resigned.  Given the early warnings that were received by the Government, one wonders whether punitive measures are being felt higher up the political ladder.