The chair of a child abuse inquiry supports Starmer, urging action over new investigations into grooming gangs.
Oldham: So, there’s been quite a stir lately. Keir Starmer is getting some backup in his spat with Elon Musk. The head of the national child sex abuse inquiry, Professor Alexis Jay, is backing him up big time.
She’s saying there’s no need for another national investigation into grooming gangs. Instead, she thinks it’s time to focus on the recommendations already made to protect kids. It’s like, let’s get on with it, right?
Professor Jay pointed out that a lot of the recent chatter hasn’t really been about the kids who are suffering. She’s been around the block with these inquiries and knows how important it is to keep the focus on the victims.
She mentioned that a new inquiry could actually slow down the changes that are already in motion to help protect children. It’s all about taking action now, not just talking about it.
After Musk stirred the pot, Professor Jay told the BBC that we’ve learned enough from past reviews. It’s time for local authorities to step up and do what’s needed. She’s had enough of endless inquiries and wants to see real action for the victims.
Meanwhile, some politicians are still pushing for a new inquiry. Robert Jenrick from the Tories is sticking to his guns, saying the issue is tied to certain immigrant groups. He’s been making some pretty controversial comments about it.
The back-and-forth between Musk and Starmer has been intense. Starmer finally hit back, accusing Musk of spreading lies. It’s a messy situation, and it seems like everyone has something to say.
Professor Jay didn’t want to comment on whether Musk really understands what’s happening in Oldham, but she did say it’s good that the topic is getting attention, even if it’s not the way she would have preferred.
On a positive note, Yvette Cooper announced that professionals working with kids will face penalties if they don’t report abuse. It’s a step in the right direction, and Professor Jay thinks it might have been pushed along by all this drama.
So, it looks like there’s a lot happening, and hopefully, it leads to some real changes for the better.
