The Grooming Gangs Scandal

The discussion revolves around the long-standing issue of grooming gangs, or rape gangs, that have operated in certain communities for over 20 years. Activist Raja Mir highlights that the problem has been systematically covered up by local authorities, media, and even parts of the community itself, which has resulted in a significant number of cases going unreported and unresolved. He recounts his experience with local media, suggesting that they have largely been complicit in maintaining this cover-up, choosing instead to protect the narratives aligned with their political ideologies rather than expose the truth of the abuse. Mir emphasizes that this situation has caused severe harm to countless young victims, particularly working-class white girls, who have been neglected by those in power who should have been safeguarding them.