New Culture Forum Former MP: I Know The SICK Reason For The Grooming Gang Cover Up. I'll Expose The Politicians
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Jan 19, 2025 Simon Danczuk, former Labour MP for Rochdale and advocate for abuse victims, delves into the chilling truths behind the grooming gang cover-ups. He shares personal anecdotes shedding light on political negligence and the urgent need for accountability. Danczuk critiques the systemic neglect of vulnerable youth, particularly from working-class backgrounds, and explores why London sees fewer grooming incidents. He emphasizes the importance of open discussions about race and the impacts of demographic shifts on community safety.
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Early Rumors of Exploitation
- Simon Danczuk lived in Darwen and was a councillor in Blackburn before becoming Rochdale's MP.
- He heard rumors about Pakistani taxi drivers exploiting girls from Blackburn care homes years before the Rochdale scandal.
Pressure to Silence Ethnicity
- Simon Danczuk faced pressure from Labour politicians, including Jim Dobbin and Tony Lloyd, to not discuss the ethnicity or religion of perpetrators.
- They feared it would cost them votes, especially in the context of Tony Lloyd's bid for Greater Manchester Police Commissioner.
Criticism from Within Labour
- Simon Danczuk recalls a Labour activist criticizing him for speaking out, saying it could affect his electability.
- The activist's message implied that the Pakistani community's support was conditional on his silence.