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Claudia Savage

Starmer rejects Tory claim of grooming gang ‘cover-up’ by Labour over inquiries

Sir Keir Starmer said at PMQs that his party is ‘delivering truth and justice’ for victims of child sexual abuse (House of Commons/PA) - (PA Media)

Sir Keir Starmer has said he is “delivering truth and justice” for victims of child sexual abuse, after Tory leader Kemi Badenoch accused his party of a “cover-up”.

In their final question session before voters go to the polls in 23 council areas across England and six mayoral contests, Mrs Badenoch said the Prime Minister is “dragging his heels” on local inquiries into grooming gangs.

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