The Latest Breaking News from Annie Hudson

Grooming gang inquiry ‘may not take place till next year’ amid infighting over Jess Phillips’ role

Four women who resigned from the victims liaison panel have called on Jess Phillips to resign - while five survivors on the panel have backed the safeguarding minister

The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2025

UK grooming gang inquiry faces further disruption as candidate for leader withdraws

Former Lambeth children’s services director Annie Hudson pulls out following intense media coverage

The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2025

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

Fiona Goddard and Ellie-Ann Reynolds criticise handling of national inquiry, which is yet to appoint a chair

The Guardian - UK · Oct 20, 2025

'Chances missed' to save tragic tot Star Hobson as report flags 'caring' women stereotype

A national review has been held into two child deaths, with the horrifying murders of Star Hobson and Arthur Labinjo-Hughes 'not isolated incidents'.

Daily Record · May 26, 2022

Social workers forced out of homes due to abuse after Arthur Labinjo-Hughes case

The situation emerged as a safeguarding review was published following the murders of the six-year-old and 16-month-old Star Hobson.

The Independent UK · May 26, 2022

Review calls for child protection overhaul in England after two deaths

Report in wake of Arthur Labinjo-Hughes and Star Hobson killings proposes new specialist teams

The Guardian - UK · May 25, 2022

Dedicated child protection teams vital to prevent future tragedies, review finds

Concerns raised by their wider family members were ‘too often’ disregarded and not properly investigated, the review said.

The Independent UK · May 25, 2022