Survivors demand national inquiry into grooming gang cover-up

Survivors of grooming gangs feel betrayed by the Government, which is accused of supporting a cover-up. Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp demands a full national inquiry into the abuse, criticizing the current local inquiries as insufficient. Philp argues that a national inquiry should have the power to compel witnesses and gather evidence. He claims public officials have not been held accountable for their failures in addressing the issue. In January, the Government announced a national audit led by Baroness Louise Casey to assess group-based offending. However, critics, including Reform UK Deputy Leader Richard Tice, argue that local inquiries do not meet the needs of victims.