Maggie Oliver criticizes Sir Keir Starmer for failing to address grooming gang issues
Manchester: A former detective, Maggie Oliver, has come out swinging against Sir Keir Starmer. She claims he’s “perhaps as guilty as anyone” for the failures in addressing grooming gangs. This is a big deal, especially since she used to work with Greater Manchester Police.
Oliver, who left the police in 2012, is calling for a fresh, independent investigation. She’s frustrated with past inquiries that she feels have gone nowhere and wasted tons of money. She wants real accountability for those in power who ignored the issues.
Her comments come after Elon Musk criticized Starmer for not bringing “rape gangs” to justice during his time as director of public prosecutions. Oliver echoed this sentiment, saying the inquiries have led to nothing and that the people in charge seem more interested in covering things up.
She believes we need a complete overhaul of public bodies and that those who’ve turned a blind eye should face criminal charges. It’s a strong stance, and she’s not holding back on her views about both major political parties being equally to blame.
Oliver expressed her distrust in the current system, saying it has repeatedly failed to protect children. She’s calling for a serious change, not just more empty promises from politicians who disappear when the spotlight fades.
Interestingly, Musk’s involvement has stirred some controversy. Some, like Sara Rowbotham, think his motives are political and not genuinely about helping victims. It’s a complicated situation, and the public inquiry into child sexual abuse has already highlighted the severity of the issue.
In 2022, the inquiry described child sexual abuse as an epidemic, and it’s clear that many feel the recommendations from that report have been ignored. The Labour Party and Number 10 have yet to respond to these serious allegations.
