>Five women have asked for an apology from Nigel Farage after he suggested they were not victims of grooming gangs.
>They described the comments by the Reform leader as “degrading and humiliating”, and accused him of “ignorance” of the issues.
>Last week, they wrote to Keir Starmer saying they would only remain on a panel advising the government’s inquiry into the issue if the safeguarding minister Jess Phillips stayed in post and “anyone who believes their evidence should be included” could contribute.
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>About 30 people who have suffered group-based abuse were asked to join a panel to help appoint a chair and shape the terms of reference. Five have resigned amid claims the government tried to dilute the scope of the inquiry beyond street-based grooming gangs. The panel was asked if it should have a “broader focus” and look at other types of child sexual abuse. They have said they will return only if Phillips resigns.
So five panel members refuse to participate unless the scope is widened and five other panel members refuse to take part if it *is* widened.
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>Five women have asked for an apology from Nigel Farage after he suggested they were not victims of grooming gangs.
>They described the comments by the Reform leader as “degrading and humiliating”, and accused him of “ignorance” of the issues.
>Last week, they wrote to Keir Starmer saying they would only remain on a panel advising the government’s inquiry into the issue if the safeguarding minister Jess Phillips stayed in post and “anyone who believes their evidence should be included” could contribute.
>…
>About 30 people who have suffered group-based abuse were asked to join a panel to help appoint a chair and shape the terms of reference. Five have resigned amid claims the government tried to dilute the scope of the inquiry beyond street-based grooming gangs. The panel was asked if it should have a “broader focus” and look at other types of child sexual abuse. They have said they will return only if Phillips resigns.
So five panel members refuse to participate unless the scope is widened and five other panel members refuse to take part if it *is* widened.