Wes Streeting warned that inflammatory language about grooming gangs risks vilifying entire communities and could lead to serious consequences, similar to tragic events like the New Zealand mosque massacre. He highlighted the misguided views on political correctness that have failed to protect vulnerable children.
The health secretary expressed concern that, despite the need to call out sexual abuse gangs, members of the Pakistani community now feel more fearful due to the stigma attached to their heritage and appearance.
Streeting criticized the government's response to calls for a national inquiry into grooming gangs by right-wing figures and underscored the importance of prioritizing recommendations from the 2022 report on child sexual abuse.
In addressing the impact of the current political climate, Streeting noted that victims' voices have been overlooked, emphasizing that the focus should be on their experiences and rightful concerns.
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