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2025
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UK MPs voted against a Conservative proposal for a national inquiry into grooming gangs by 253 votes. The amendment was attached to a bill on children's wellbeing, aimed at protecting vulnerable children. Kemi Badenoch argued against delaying action, while Keir Starmer claimed existing inquiries already covered the issue. Reform UK MPs questioned the Conservatives' commitment, and Elon Musk criticized Starmer on social media. Safeguarding Minister Jess Phillips said local inquiries are more effective, and the Liberal Democrats abstained, accusing the Conservatives of politicizing the issue. Reform UK plans to fund independent inquiries if the government does not initiate a new probe.Show more