The Conservative amendment proposed during the Commons debate was criticized for its potential to block key child protection measures in the ongoing child wellbeing and schools bill.
Bridget Phillipson emphasized that voting against the Conservative amendment would not mean blocking an inquiry into grooming gangs and that it was a strategy to derail necessary legislation.
Wes Streeting referenced the embarrassment among Conservative MPs regarding party leader Kemi Badenoch's statements and the perceived opportunism surrounding the party's stance on grooming gangs.
During the debate, Starmer pointed out that Badenoch's sudden interest in the issue appeared linked to social media discussions, highlighting a disconnect in sincerity regarding child exploitation.
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