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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Rajeev Syal Home affairs editor

Starmer’s grooming gang inquiry left in turmoil after two survivors quit panel

Fiona Goddard
Fiona Goddard said she was worried that extending the scope of the inquiry would move the focus away from victims. Photograph: Lucy North/PA

Keir Starmer’s national grooming gang inquiry has been left in turmoil after two survivors resigned from its oversight panel and accused the Home Office and Labour of “contempt” and “political interference” before it has appointed a chair.

Ellie-Ann Reynolds and Fiona Goddard resigned on Monday from the inquiry’s oversight panel complaining of “condescending and controlling language used towards survivors” during the process.

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