The Conservatives assert that supporting child abuse victims isn’t far-Right, countering Starmer’s remarks.
London: The Conservatives have come out swinging against Sir Keir Starmer, saying it’s not far-Right to support victims of child sexual abuse. This comes after Starmer suggested that those calling for a national inquiry into grooming gangs were just trying to ride a far-Right wave.
In a speech, the Prime Minister claimed that some politicians were being casual about the truth and using the issue for political gain. Chris Philp, the shadow home secretary, fired back, saying that labeling people who raise these concerns as far-Right is exactly what led to the cover-up in the first place.
Philp emphasized that standing up for victims of mass rape is not a far-Right stance. Starmer had previously stated that a robust political debate should be based on facts, not on bandwagoning. A spokesperson for Downing Street later clarified that the Prime Minister doesn’t think everyone calling for an inquiry is far-Right; he just wants action and justice for the victims.
Meanwhile, the Tories are pushing for a full national inquiry into the grooming scandal as part of the Children’s Wellbeing Bill. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper also weighed in, saying that tackling child sexual exploitation should not be about spreading misinformation for clicks.
Cooper stressed the need for respect for victims and survivors, urging politicians to focus on real issues rather than chasing headlines. The debate continues to heat up, with various politicians weighing in on the matter, each trying to assert their stance on this critical issue.
