Hmm ... it has been reported on GB News that 10 Downing Street have issued a statement saying that they have spoken to grooming gang victim groups and that they do no want a public inquiry.

I wonder who they spoke to as they victim/survivors I follow online mostly seem to want one and are very upset with Starmer's response.

I remember when we were campaigning for law changes on FGM that politicians and the civil service had certain groups that they spoke to who acted as gatekeepers. It was a constant battle for many survivor campaigners to get their voices heard. I worry that is happening in this case too.