MP subject to abuse as child ‘appalled’ by members ‘weaponising’ grooming

Liberal Democrat justice spokesperson Josh Babarinde said the Conservatives’ Chris Philp and Reform members, including Lee Anderson were using the discussion around a national investigation into child sexual abuse as a ‘political football’ (Alamy/PA) -

An MP who suffered domestic abuse as a child said he is “appalled” by the actions of the Conservative shadow home secretary and Reform UK members “weaponising” the issue.

Liberal Democrat justice spokesperson Josh Babarinde said the Conservative’s Chris Philp and Reform members were using the discussion around a national investigation into child sexual abuse as a “political football”.