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Starmer hits back at critics of his record on grooming gangs amid Musk row

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer giving a speech during a visit to Elective Orthopaedic Centre in Epsom, Surrey. The Prime Minister has defended his record of prosecuting grooming gangs from attacks by Elon Musk. (Leon Neal/PA) - (PA Wire)

Sir Keir Starmer has defended his record of prosecuting child grooming gangs and said those “spreading misinformation are not interested in the victims”, as he remains locked in a row with billionaire Elon Musk.

The Tesla and X owner has launched a slew of social media posts attacking the Prime Minister in recent days, accusing him of being “complicit in the crimes” of child sex offenders as he called for a national investigation into child sexual abuse.

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