Coffee House Shots Elon Musk and the outrage about Britain's grooming gangs
Jan 4, 2025
In a riveting discussion, James Heale, a Spectator writer and political commentator, joins Danny Shaw, a crime and justice expert and former advisor to Yvette Cooper, to dissect the ongoing grooming gangs scandal in the UK. They explore the backlash against the government over the rejection of a historic inquiry into child abuse. Elon Musk’s provocative comments on the issue add an unexpected twist. The duo also critiques the institutional responses to race-related crimes and delves into Labour's evolving strategies for crime prevention and border security.
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Grooming Gangs Scandal Resurfaces
- Jess Phillips rejected Oldham Council's inquiry request, suggesting a local inquiry instead.
- The grooming gangs scandal gained traction online, attracting attention from the American right, including Elon Musk.
Labour's Challenge with Race-Related Crimes
- The scandal highlights institutional anxiety surrounding race-related crimes.
- Labour faces difficulty addressing these accusations due to perceived anxieties about discussing such sensitive issues.
Previous Oldham Inquiry Findings
- A 2019 Oldham report found structural flaws in handling child abuse cases but no widespread abuse or cover-up.
- The report concluded that people in Oldham had been failed by the police and the council.