Labour plans to launch local inquiries to tackle the backlash over grooming gangs and child exploitation
Rochdale: So, Labour is stepping up to deal with the backlash over grooming gangs. They’re planning to kick off some local inquiries, backed by national funds. Sounds like they’re trying to get a handle on things.
Yvette Cooper, the Home Secretary, is set to announce this plan. They’re looking at local inquiries similar to what happened in Telford. It’s about time they took a closer look, right?
She’s also pushing for police to revisit old cases of child sexual exploitation. It’s a big deal, especially with all the pressure from the Conservatives and others calling for a national inquiry.
In a statement coming up in the Commons, Ms. Cooper will share details about a national audit led by Baroness Casey. They want to figure out just how big this issue really is, with a budget of £10 million.
Interestingly, Ms. Cooper is facing some heat from Maggie Oliver, a whistleblower from the Rochdale scandal. Oliver’s not holding back, saying she’ll take legal action if Cooper doesn’t act quickly.
Some Labour MPs are backing the call for a national inquiry, including Dan Carden and Sarah Champion. Even Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is on board with a new inquiry.
The whole situation got a bit more intense when Elon Musk jumped in, criticizing Labour leaders for not doing enough about the grooming issue. It’s definitely a hot topic right now.
Champion even tweeted that it looks like the Government might be taking her five-point plan to prevent child abuse seriously. Fingers crossed they follow through!
