Kemi Badenoch calls for national inquiry into UK’s ‘rape gangs scandal’
The IndependentGet 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. Read our privacy policy Kemi Badenoch has called for a national inquiry into the UK’s “rape gangs scandal”, after Elon Musk hit out at Sir Keir Starmer over the issue. This comes after US billionaire Mr Musk appeared to place blame at the Prime Minister’s door, as he argued that “rape gangs were allowed to exploit young girls without facing justice” during Sir Keir’s time as Director of Public Prosecutions. “Keir Starmer, 2008-2013.” Mr Musk also criticised safeguarding minister Jess Phillips, stating she “deserves to be in prison”, after she denied requests from Oldham Council to lead a public inquiry into child sexual exploitation in Oldham. In a letter to the council, Ms Phillips said she believes it is “for Oldham Council alone to decide to commission an inquiry into child sexual exploitation locally, rather than for the Government to intervene”.
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