Kemi Badenoch calls for a national inquiry into grooming gangs, citing cultural issues and victim accounts as shocking
London: Kemi Badenoch has stirred up quite a conversation by blaming “peasants” from certain “sub-communities” for the grooming gangs issue. She shared her thoughts on GB News, saying the stories from victims were really shocking and emphasized the need for a national inquiry.
She pointed out that we need to look into the cultural aspects of this problem. Badenoch mentioned that there’s a lot of misinformation out there, and it’s unfair to lump innocent people in with the abusers.
She highlighted a pattern of behavior that goes beyond just one country, suggesting it comes from specific backgrounds, often very rural and isolated. It’s a complex issue, and she’s been in a bit of a back-and-forth with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer about the need for a thorough investigation.
The government has been hesitant to launch a national review, preferring local inquiries instead. But even some local leaders, like Labour Mayor Andy Burnham, are calling for a public inquiry into the rape gangs.
Badenoch believes a national inquiry could bring the truth to light and hold the right people accountable. She’s all about justice for the victims and making sure that those who failed to protect children are exposed.
Her comments come as Labour MP Sarah Champion is also pushing for a national inquiry, suggesting a model that would allow for local investigations to address the failures of authorities. She’s made it clear that child sexual abuse is a serious issue in the UK and needs urgent attention.
Champion has laid out a plan that includes a national audit to see if grooming gangs are still active and whether any cases have slipped through the cracks. She argues that local inquiries just don’t have the power to compel witnesses, which is crucial for getting to the bottom of things.
With pressure mounting on the Prime Minister, especially after Elon Musk’s public criticism, it seems like the call for a national inquiry is only getting louder.
