Tories and Elon Musk criticize Starmer over grooming gangs scandal, demanding an inquiry into child exploitation in the UK
Oldham: So, there’s a bit of a storm brewing in British politics. Sir Keir Starmer is getting heat from the Tories and Elon Musk over how he’s handling the grooming gangs scandal. It’s a real mess, and it’s overshadowing the return of parliament.
Kemi Badenoch is pushing for an immediate inquiry into child exploitation in the UK. This comes after Musk criticized the government, saying they’ve dropped the ball on prosecuting grooming gangs when Starmer was in charge of the Crown Prosecution Service.
Things got even more heated when Nigel Farage jumped in, slamming the Tories for not launching an inquiry when they were in power. It’s like everyone’s pointing fingers at each other.
Musk took to his social media platform, X, and made some pretty bold claims. He suggested that Jess Phillips, the safeguarding minister, should be jailed for not supporting a public inquiry into historic child abuse in Oldham. He also called for the release of Tommy Robinson, who’s been in jail for contempt of court.
After Musk’s comments, Badenoch insisted that 2025 should be the year victims finally get justice. She’s really pushing for a national probe into the “rape gangs scandal.”
Meanwhile, Starmer is feeling the pressure. His party has been criticized for not supporting a Home Office-led inquiry into the abuse in Oldham. Phillips said it’s up to the local council to decide on an investigation, which has sparked even more debate.
Labour’s spokesperson pointed out that they’ve backed national inquiries into child sexual abuse and are open to supporting local investigations. They’re trying to show they care about the victims and want justice.
But Musk isn’t letting up. He’s been vocal about his issues with Starmer’s administration, especially after the far-right riots last summer. He’s been saying that serious crimes like rape need the Crown Prosecution Service’s approval to charge suspects, and he’s not happy with how things were handled when Starmer was in charge.
As the debate rages on, Farage is calling out the Tories for not acting sooner. He’s saying they had 14 years to launch an inquiry and failed the victims. It’s a tough spot for everyone involved.
With Musk’s growing support for Reform UK, it seems like he’s trying to shake things up in British politics. His latest comments have stirred up quite a bit of anger within Labour, with some MPs saying he’s gone too far this time.
As the year kicks off, it’s clear that the political landscape is getting more turbulent. A recent poll showed that many voters see Labour as “incompetent” and “dishonest.” It’s a challenging time for Starmer and his team.
Labour is trying to reassure everyone that they’re committed to tackling child sexual abuse and exploitation. They’re emphasizing the need for proper investigations and support for victims. It’s a heavy topic, and the stakes are high.
