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Elon Musk's recent comments on child grooming scandals in the UK have ignited a political firestorm. He accused Prime Minister Keir Starmer and safeguarding minister Jess Phillips of failing to address historical abuses, calling for a national inquiry. This has led to backlash from various political figures and raised questions about Musk's influence in UK politics as of January 7, 2025.
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Elon Musk's recent tweets criticizing UK Labour leaders over child grooming gang scandals have ignited a political debate. Prime Minister Keir Starmer defended his record as Director of Public Prosecutions, while calls for a national inquiry into the issue have intensified, reflecting ongoing tensions in UK politics.
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In a heated Prime Minister's Questions, Tory leader Kemi Badenoch proposed an amendment to the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill for a national inquiry into grooming gangs. Labour accused the Conservatives of political opportunism, warning that the amendment could derail crucial child safeguarding legislation.
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Professor Alexis Jay opposes calls for a new national inquiry into child sexual abuse, emphasizing the need to implement existing recommendations. The debate has intensified following comments from Elon Musk and political figures, with accusations of misinformation and politicization of the issue.
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Home Secretary Yvette Cooper announced a significant package of measures to combat online child sexual exploitation, including mandatory reporting of abuse. This follows criticism of the government's handling of grooming gangs and calls for a national inquiry, which Cooper has resisted despite public pressure.