Former child abuse inquiry chairwoman urges Government to act over 2022 report

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A child protection authority is critical to this process.” Professor Alexis Jay worked for seven years on a comprehensive independent inquiry and continues to work with survivors of these heinous crimes and this Government is committed to working closely with survivors and expert groups like Act on IICSA Government spokesperson Campaign group Act on IICSA, which is chaired by Prof Jay, said in an accompanying statement: “We urge the Government to provide a clear timeline to deliver on these commitments. Mr Musk also posted on X, which he owns, suggesting safeguarding minister Jess Phillips “deserves to be in prison” for denying requests for the Home Office to lead a public inquiry into child sexual exploitation in Oldham, Greater Manchester, and called her a “rape genocide apologist”. Health minister Karin Smyth said Mr Musk’s attacks on the Prime Minister were “wrong” and “most people in this country know that” as she spoke to broadcasters on Monday. Members of Sir Keir’s Cabinet also defended their colleagues over the weekend, and Health Secretary Wes Streeting condemned Mr Musk’s attacks on Ms Phillips as a “disgraceful smear”.