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Khan Faces Backlash Over Grooming Gang Cover-Up Allegations

10/21/2025

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Khan Faces Criticism

Critics accuse Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, of covering up grooming gang activities after reports of abuse.
Conservative MPs and child safety advocates say evidence of such gangs has been ignored.
Former police detective Maggie Oliver expressed concern about the Metropolitan Police's handling of these cases, including potential victims.
The Home Office has launched Operation Beaconport to review over 1,200 closed cases of group-based child sexual exploitation.

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Starmer Faces Inquiry Turmoil

Keir Starmer, Labour Party leader, faces turmoil as two survivors resign from the oversight panel of the grooming gang inquiry.
Survivors Ellie-Ann Reynolds and Fiona Goddard accuse the inquiry of 'contempt' and 'political interference' by Home Office and Labour.
West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin and her deputy push for a broader investigation, while survivors fear this could hinder justice.

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Khan Faces Criticism

Critics accuse Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, of covering up grooming gang activities after reports of abuse.
Conservative MPs and child safety advocates say evidence of such gangs has been ignored.
Former police detective Maggie Oliver expressed concern about the Metropolitan Police's handling of these cases, including potential victims.
The Home Office has launched Operation Beaconport to review over 1,200 closed cases of group-based child sexual exploitation.

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