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Farage Slams Khan Over Denial of Grooming Gangs

10/30/2025

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Nigel Farage criticized London Mayor Sadiq Khan for denying the existence of grooming gangs in London.
He said a survivor's testimony shows ongoing child exploitation.
Farage argued that London's size complicates investigations.
Critics, including former police detective Jon Wedger, accused Khan of avoiding the issue.
Campaigner Chris Wild described the situation as more catastrophic than elsewhere in the UK.

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Story summary

Nigel Farage criticized London Mayor Sadiq Khan for denying the existence of grooming gangs in London.
He said a survivor's testimony shows ongoing child exploitation.
Farage argued that London's size complicates investigations.
Critics, including former police detective Jon Wedger, accused Khan of avoiding the issue.
Campaigner Chris Wild described the situation as more catastrophic than elsewhere in the UK.