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Labour’s Grooming Gangs Inquiry Stalls Amid Chair Disputes

10/15/2025

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Story summary

Keir Starmer, Labour Party leader, oversees a national inquiry into grooming gangs that faces delays over scope and chair-appointment disputes.
Four months after the announcement, discussions continue among stakeholders, including abuse survivors.
Legal experts are hesitant to chair the inquiry, citing political sensitivity and media scrutiny.
Richard Scorer, representing grooming gang victims, says chairs may be deterred by the lack of implementation of Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse recommendations.

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Story summary

Keir Starmer, Labour Party leader, oversees a national inquiry into grooming gangs that faces delays over scope and chair-appointment disputes.
Four months after the announcement, discussions continue among stakeholders, including abuse survivors.
Legal experts are hesitant to chair the inquiry, citing political sensitivity and media scrutiny.
Richard Scorer, representing grooming gang victims, says chairs may be deterred by the lack of implementation of Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse recommendations.