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Opposition Leader Demands Nationwide Inquiry into Grooming Gangs

12/8/2025

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Kemi Badenoch, opposition leader, calls for a nationwide inquiry into grooming gangs examining ethnicity, religion, and culture.
She criticizes the government's handling, citing delays since the June announcement.
The investigation should be thorough and include councils and police to help victims.
Chris Philp, shadow home secretary, urges two-year limits and focus on non-familiar abuse.
Some women have resigned from the inquiry's victim liaison panel, alleging expansion of scope.

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Story summary

Kemi Badenoch, opposition leader, calls for a nationwide inquiry into grooming gangs examining ethnicity, religion, and culture.
She criticizes the government's handling, citing delays since the June announcement.
The investigation should be thorough and include councils and police to help victims.
Chris Philp, shadow home secretary, urges two-year limits and focus on non-familiar abuse.
Some women have resigned from the inquiry's victim liaison panel, alleging expansion of scope.