Rachel Reeves defended the decision to launch a national inquiry into grooming gangs, claiming that concerns of victims were never disregarded by the government. Amidst previous criticism of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer for resisting such a probe, the inquiry was prompted by an independent report into child sexual exploitation. The Home Secretary is set to discuss the findings in Parliament. Even though the government initially dismissed calls for an inquiry, they have now shifted focus to ensure victims' concerns are prioritized and addressed in future policies.
We've never dismissed the concerns of victims. These are the most important people in those discussions.
The prime minister wanted to assure himself he was doing everything that was necessary, which is why he asked Baroness Casey to do this rapid review.
Collection
[
|
...
]