Labour votes down national inquiry on grooming gangs

Keir Starmer and Kemi Badenoch clash over a national inquiry into grooming gangs
The row between Kemi Badenoch, Keir Starmer, Elon Musk, and others, centres around a series of high-profile cases where groups of men - mainly of Pakistani descent - were convicted of sexually abusing and raping predominantly young white girls around the UK.
'I am FURIOUS!' Keir Starmer branded 'out of touch' for blocking grooming gangs inquiry: 'Listen to the British people!'
The chair of the Women's Policy Centre has launched a blistering attack on Sir Keir Starmer, accusing the Labour leader of being "completely out of touch with the public" over his stance on grooming gangs.
Keir Starmer Slaps Down Andy Burnham After He Calls For National Grooming Gangs Inquiry
Keir Starmer has slapped down Andy Burnham after he broke ranks with the prime minister to call for a national inquiry into the grooming gangs scandal. The prime minister has insisted that the government’s priority should be to implement the recommendations from Professor Alexis Jay’s own inquiry into child sexual abuse,
Starmer open to U-turn on grooming gangs inquiry, Downing Street says
After safeguarding minister Jess Phillips said a new national probe into the scandal was still on the table, the prime minister’s official spokesman said the government would grant one if victims’ gro
Keir Starmer warns Tories to 'think twice' over grooming gangs attack
Keir Starmer blasted the Tories for using the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill to try to force a vote on a national inquiry into grooming gangs
Pakistani Grooming Gangs: Why British-Indians are angry with UK PM Keir Starmer
British Indians express anger towards PM Keir Starmer over his use of the term 'Asian grooming gangs', which they believe unfairly implicates diverse communities. This follows cultural insensitivity during Diwali celebrations at Downing Street.
Musk Called UK Prime Minister Starmer 'Complicit' in 'Grooming Gangs.' Here's What We Know
Tech mogul Elon Musk took to X in early January 2025, claiming that U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer was "complicit" in the work of grooming gangs during his time as head of the C
Starmer attacks those 'spreading lies' on grooming gangs
The prime minister says those who spread misinformation about child sexual exploitation are "not interested in victims".
Keir Starmer blocks national inquiry into child grooming gangs as Badenoch skewers PM for risking ‘cover-up’
KEMI Badenoch’s bid for a national inquiry into child rape gangs was tonight blocked by Labour MPs. Sir Keir Starmer wielded his majority to easily defeat a Tory amendment calling for a
Keir Starmer accuses Elon Musk of 'spreading lies' as he fights back on grooming gangs row
Sir Keir insisted child sexual exploitation is "utterly sickening", adding that he "tackled that head on" as director of public prosecutions.
Why is Elon Musk attacking Keir Starmer over grooming gang scandal and will there be an inquiry?
Billionaire and owner of X Elon Musk has attacked Sir Keir Starmer and the Labour government over its response to grooming gangs in the UK. Pressure has mounted on the prime minister after safeguarding minister Jess Phillips denied requests for the Home Office to lead a public inquiry into child sexual exploitation and grooming in Oldham.
Keir Starmer torpedoes Elon Musk over ‘lies’ about grooming gangs
Keir Starmer will use a speech on the future of the NHS to launch a fightback against the tech billionaire’s attacks on him ...
Grooming gangs commit two sex offences a day, first figures reveal
Grooming gangs are behind almost two child sexual abuse offences a day reported to police, the first analysis of its kind has ...