Sir Keir Starmer faces backlash over rejection of national inquiry into grooming gangs

Rebellion Over Refusal

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer is under fire for his decision to reject calls for a national inquiry into grooming gangs, sparking a rebellion within his party.

Local Inquiries Proceed

Despite the rejection, Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has confirmed that a series of local inquiries into grooming gangs will still move forward.

Pushback and Accusations

Critics, including the campaign group Blue Labour and the Conservative Party, have accused Labour of failing to address the issue adequately, with calls for a more unified national approach to combat the abuse.