Grooming Gangs Inquiry Under Fire

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What's Going On?

The UK government is facing pressure over its handling of a national inquiry into grooming gangs.
Key Demands:
Resignation of Safeguarding Minister Jess Phillips
A judge-led inquiry
Focus on grooming gangs and group child exploitation

What Do Survivors Want?

Some survivors want the inquiry to cover all types of sexual exploitation, while others demand a narrower focus.
The Bottom Line:
The inquiry's future is uncertain, with some survivors threatening to quit unless their demands are met.

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A national inquiry into grooming gangs is facing turmoil after four survivors quit the panel, demanding the resignation of Safeguarding Minister Jess Phillips.

Why Are Survivors Upset?

They feel the inquiry's scope is being expanded beyond grooming gangs
They don't trust Minister Phillips to lead the inquiry

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The Issue

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