Chris Mason: Who on Earth will want to take on grooming inquiry now?
Summary
The UK government is struggling to find a chair for a grooming gangs inquiry after several candidates declined the role. There is debate about whether Safeguarding Minister Jess Phillips should remain in her position, with some abuse survivors calling for her replacement, while others support her.Key Facts
- The UK government is looking for someone to lead an inquiry into grooming gangs.
- Jim Gamble, a potential candidate, declined to lead the inquiry.
- There is difficulty finding a universally accepted chair for the inquiry.
- Some abuse survivors want Safeguarding Minister Jess Phillips replaced.
- Five abuse survivors have written to the Prime Minister to support Phillips keeping her job.
- The government is determined to retain Phillips in her current role.
- Victims of abuse have been failed by state agencies over many years.
- Setting up and running the inquiry is proving to be challenging.
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