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Wednesday, Apr 02, 2025

UK Parliament Rejects Conservative Motion for National Inquiry into Grooming Gangs

The controversial proposal aimed to initiate a new investigation into grooming gangs, raising political tensions and debates over child protection measures.
A Conservative-led initiative to launch a new national inquiry into grooming gangs was decisively defeated in the UK Parliament, with MPs voting 364 to 111 against the amendment.

The proposal was attached to the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill, a crucial piece of legislation designed to enhance child protection and educational standards, which would have been stalled had the amendment passed.

The rejection followed heated exchanges during Prime Minister's Questions, where Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch argued that a refusal to initiate a new inquiry could fuel accusations of a 'cover up'.

The Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, countered that multiple inquiries on the issue had already been conducted, and a new investigation would delay the implementation of much-needed actions for victims.

The amendment, although largely symbolic due to Labour's significant parliamentary majority, sparked intense discussions.

Chris Philp, the Conservative shadow home secretary, criticized Labour's decision to vote against the amendment, describing it as 'morally wrong' and emphasizing the need for every parliamentary tool to highlight the victims' plight.

The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse, which concluded in 2022, did not specifically focus on grooming gangs, a point highlighted by Badenoch to argue for a targeted investigation.

She referenced past cases from Rotherham and Telford, where local inquiries exposed extensive abuse primarily by men of South Asian heritage.

The political discourse was further intensified by external commentary, including from tech billionaire Elon Musk, who utilized his social media platform to launch attacks on Starmer.

Additionally, Nigel Farage of Reform UK expressed willingness to independently fund an inquiry if the government remains unyielding.

Safeguarding minister Jess Phillips acknowledged that local inquiries have proven effective but remained open to the possibility of a national investigation if victims express such a need.

Meanwhile, Labour MP Nadia Whittome cautioned against attributing grooming gangs to specific cultural groups, emphasizing that child sexual exploitation occurs across all demographics in the UK.

The debate continues to underscore the complexities surrounding child sexual abuse policies, with varying opinions on the most effective approach to prevent such crimes and deliver justice to victims.
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