Maggie Oliver criticizes Sir Keir Starmer’s handling of grooming gang cases, calling for accountability and a new inquiry into the scandal.
Rochdale: A whistleblower is making some serious claims about Sir Keir Starmer. Maggie Oliver, a former detective, says he’s as “guilty as anyone” for not tackling grooming gangs effectively.
She’s not holding back, saying she doubts Starmer really wants to uncover the truth. Oliver, who helped expose abuse in Rochdale, believes it’s time for accountability.
Labour has been accused of blocking a national inquiry into the grooming scandal, which has seen many vulnerable girls suffer at the hands of gangs, mostly made up of British Pakistani men.
Reports have shown that police and local councils failed to act, fearing accusations of racism. Now, there’s a push for a proper investigation into these failures, especially since Starmer was in charge of the Crown Prosecution Service during some of this time.
Even Elon Musk has jumped into the fray, criticizing Starmer for not prosecuting child rapists. He suggested that the safeguarding minister might be protecting Starmer by rejecting calls for an inquiry.
Starmer has admitted that vulnerable girls were let down while he was in charge, especially when a case against a rape suspect was dropped despite strong evidence.
Oliver, who now runs a foundation for abuse victims, believes it’s time for a fresh, independent investigation. She feels past inquiries have been more about covering up than finding the truth.
She’s calling for a complete overhaul of public bodies and accountability for those who ignored the problem. Oliver thinks both Labour and Conservatives share the blame, and Starmer, as a former DPP, is part of the issue.
She’s frustrated that those in charge of protecting children have repeatedly failed. It’s a serious situation, and she wants real change, not just more empty promises.
There’s also pressure from the U.S., with calls for sanctions against the UK over its handling of the grooming scandal. Some are questioning why there hasn’t been more outrage over this issue.
The father of a victim from the Rochdale scandal is backing calls for a public inquiry, saying it’s crucial to understand what’s happening on the streets today. He feels there’s a cover-up and that the truth isn’t being told.
He wants a new inquiry to not only look at past failures but also focus on current grooming issues. He believes these gangs still exist in various cities, and it’s time to shine a light on the ongoing problem.
