British MP’s probe uncovers widespread child sexual exploitation
A private inquiry led by UK Independent MP Rupert Lowe has identified organized grooming and sexual abuse involving so-called “grooming gangs” in at least 85 local authorities in the UK – including Stoke-on-Trent. The findings come amid a broader, government-backed national investigation into grooming networks.
The report, published Tuesday, claims that groups of predominantly Pakistani men have engaged in child sexual exploitation for decades and on a much broader scale than previously known. It also accuses public authorities of long-term negligence and repeated failure to act.
The statement released on social media emphasized that patterns of abuse — particularly involving vulnerable white girls — were routinely ignored by institutions tasked with protecting them.
Inquiry exposes systemic failures and historical abuse
The Grooming Gang Inquiry, organized independently by Lowe prior to Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government launching its official review, documented both ongoing and historic abuse, with some cases tracing back to the 1960s.
Researchers collected testimony from hundreds of survivors, family members, and whistleblowers, along with thousands of Freedom of Information requests to local bodies.
Survivors reported experiences of being groomed as children, drugged, sexually assaulted, trafficked, and silenced through threats. In many instances, victims were dismissed or ignored by police, local councils, and other institutions, who failed to recognize the nature and severity of the abuse.
The inquiry stated that authorities had, in several cases, disregarded clear warning signs, allowing rape gangs to operate for extended periods without intervention.
Call for action amid political pressure
Lowe criticized the current Labour government, saying it had failed to take decisive action despite announcing a formal investigation in June. He urged immediate and meaningful progress.
“More than two months have passed since Labour committed to tackling this issue nationwide, yet there has been little visible action,” Lowe said. “Survivors are demanding urgent justice — too many promises have been broken. Now is the time for leadership.”
The inquiry announced that formal hearings are expected to begin later this year. These sessions will allow survivors to present their experiences publicly while experts develop policy recommendations for future reform.
Government-led inquiry also underway
The government inquiry led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer marks a shift for the Labour Party, which had previously resisted calls for a national review of grooming gangs. The decision to proceed was influenced by mounting public pressure, a critical report led by Baroness Louise Casey, and high-profile voices including tech entrepreneur Elon Musk.
Casey’s review detailed failures by police and local authorities, revealing instances where young girls were raped, assaulted, or even burned, while officials failed to act or intervene.
The official government inquiry is expected to examine more than 800 historical abuse cases and could result in policy recommendations such as tougher rape laws, improved victim safeguarding, mandatory data collection on offenders’ ethnic backgrounds, and institutional accountability mechanisms.
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