Kemi Badenoch supports Robert Jenrick
KEMI Badenoch has voiced her support for former leadership rival Robert Jenrick after he claimed that some migrants hold "medieval attitudes to women."
Defending his remarks
The Tory leader stood by her Shadow Justice Secretary in the face of criticism over his comments on the grooming gangs scandal. Mr Jenrick defended his statement about "alien cultures" and "medieval" views being responsible for the crimes in a fiery BBC interview.
Pushback from opponents
The Lib Dems called for Mr Jenrick to be removed from his frontbench position, labeling his remarks as "shameless."
Response from Kemi Badenoch
In response, a spokesperson for Ms Badenoch praised Mr Jenrick's call for a national inquiry into the rape gangs scandal. They criticized the Lib Dems for focusing on tweets instead of supporting efforts to uncover cover-ups and seek justice for victims.
Calls for action
Despite criticism from opponents, Mr Jenrick emphasized the need for a comprehensive national inquiry into the issue. He also advocated for harsher penalties for grooming gang perpetrators, suggesting full-life sentences to ensure they never reoffend.
