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Labour MP Dan Carden Calls for National Inquiry into Grooming Gangs

Labour MP Dan Carden Calls for National Inquiry into Grooming Gangs

Carden becomes the first Labour MP to support the investigation, urging government action amidst rising political and public pressure.
In a move that has stirred both political and public discourse, Labour MP Dan Carden has voiced support for a national inquiry into grooming gangs, calling on Prime Minister Keir Starmer to leverage 'the full power of the state to deliver justice.' Carden, who represents Liverpool Walton, is the first Labour MP to diverge from the party line demanding such an inquiry.

Speaking to The Liverpool Echo, Carden emphasized the gravity of the situation, highlighting the suffering of 'thousands of young British working-class girls and children.' He criticized the apparent reluctance of those in power to confront racial or cultural complexities, or due to victims' socioeconomic backgrounds.

'We must challenge the orthodoxy of progressive liberal multiculturalism that led to authorities failing to act,' he stated, urging a reevaluation of societal approaches as the UK moves forward as a multi-ethnic society.

Carden’s comments arrive amidst a backdrop of intensified pressure on the government to act—spurred in part by vocal criticism from prominent figures such as Elon Musk.

The tech billionaire has placed significant public pressure on Prime Minister Starmer since earlier this year, demanding clarity and resolution.

Elon Musk's involvement has added a new layer of scrutiny to the UK's handling of grooming gangs.

In Parliament, these issues have recently been thrust into the spotlight, with Conservatives using a recent vote on the government’s Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill to call for a new inquiry.

The attempt was unsuccessful, and Carden abstained from the vote.

Carden underscored the strong records of both Keir Starmer and Jess Phillips in the domain of child protection and highlighted the necessity for a clear governmental stance.

He called for continuous legal action against perpetrators and accountability for authorities that failed to prevent the abuse.

To date, Prime Minister Starmer has resisted initiating a fresh inquiry, referencing the comprehensive work already carried out by the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) under Professor Alexis Jay.

The inquiry released a detailed report in February 2022, but calls for additional exploration persist.

The landscape of public opinion reflects considerable criticism of the government's efforts to combat grooming gangs.

A poll from More in Common shows that a significant proportion of the public remains dissatisfied with past and present government responses.

As authorities, including Home Secretary Yvette Cooper, continue to grapple with the implementation of mandatory reporting for child sexual abuse—as advised by Professor Jay—the question of a national investigation remains a polarizing issue within the political sphere.

With political figures such as Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham and Reform UK leader Nigel Farage weighing in on the debate, the pressure mounts.

Farage has vowed that his party would instigate an inquiry should the government fail to act by the end of January, adding yet another dimension to this complex issue.

This dialogue unfolds amid new data from the National Police Chiefs’ Council revealing that the majority of offenses are committed by white men, which challenges some of the narrative patterns historically associated with grooming gangs and points to a need for fact-driven policy responses.

As the national conversation progresses, the call for concrete, impactful action remains one echoed by both officials and the public alike.
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