Nigel Farage has turned up the heat on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer over Labour’s refusal to call a national inquiry on the subject of grooming gangs just hours before Reform UK stages a large-scale rally in Surrey.
Posting on X, the Clacton MP, citing a survey published by YouGov this week, said: “76% of Britons want a national public inquiry into the rape gangs scandal. “
In recent weeks, there have been renewed calls for an national inquiry into grooming gangs in the UK, particularly focusing on cases involving the sexual exploitation of young girls by organised groups.
Notably, Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, has expressed support for a “limited” national inquiry, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive approach to address these issues and prevent future occurrences.
Earlier this week, Parliament voted on a Conservative-led motion proposing a new national inquiry into grooming gangs. The motion was defeated by a significant margin, with 364 MPs voting against and 111 in favour.