Table of Contents
- Accusations Against PM Sir Keir Starmer
- Demands for an Update
- Comments from MPs
- Government's Response
FURIOUS MPs are accusing Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer of hesitating over the national inquiry into grooming gangs.
They are calling for an immediate update due to concerns of a potential cover-up.
Labour MP Sarah Champion states that survivors’ hope is ‘beginning to diminish’
Tory MP Katie Lam writes in today’s Sun: “Tens of thousands of victims and perpetrators were hidden from view.
“Not a single official, social worker, officer, or politician has faced prosecution.”
She expressed her frustration four months after the Prime Minister
Labour MP Sarah Champion remarked: “The optimism that survivors once felt is beginning to diminish.”
has yet to appoint an expert to lead the inquiry.
Rotherham Labour MP Sarah Champion, who has been a long-time advocate for the victims of sexual abuse, stated: “It is profoundly disappointing that we still lack a chair for the essential inquiry into grooming gangs.
“The relief and hope that survivors and whistleblowers experienced with the announcement four months ago is starting to fade.
“We must shine a light on this atrocity to eradicate it once and for all – only the truth can achieve that.”
Labour’s Marie Rimmer is among several MPs who have endorsed a motion urging ministers to take prompt action.
“We now need to see decisive action,” she posted on X: “Too often, inaction leads to justice being denied.”
A spokesperson commented: “We will do everything within our means to ensure these crimes are never repeated.
“We are working diligently to appoint the most qualified chair to advance this work, uncover the truth, and deliver justice to the survivors.”
MPs are accusing PM Sir Keir Starmer of stalling after succumbing to pressure for an inquiryCredit: AP
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the main concerns regarding the grooming gangs inquiry?
MPs are worried that the inquiry may not be taken seriously and fear that it could lead to a cover-up of the issues surrounding grooming gangs.
What actions are MPs demanding from the government?
MPs are calling for an immediate update on the inquiry and for the appointment of a chair to lead the investigation without further delay.
What is the government's response to the criticism?
The government has stated that they are working urgently to appoint a qualified chair for the inquiry and are committed to ensuring that such crimes do not happen again.
