Alison Holt

Vivian Schiller, a former head of news at Twitter, joins Alison Holt, the BBC’s social affairs editor, and Tom Symonds, a BBC political correspondent, to discuss Meta's controversial decision to end independent fact-checking on its platforms. They debate the implications of replacing fact-checkers with community notes and the challenge of balancing free speech with misinformation. The conversation also delves into lessons learned from past inquiries into child sexual abuse, emphasizing the importance of urgent action and awareness to protect vulnerable individuals.

Judith Moritz, a BBC special correspondent based in Oldham, and Alison Holt, the BBC Social Affairs editor, delve into the troubling findings of Baroness Casey's report on grooming gangs. They discuss the urgent call for a national inquiry and the chilling collective failure to address the ethnicity of these offenders, which is often ignored. Personal stories from victims highlight the need for improved data collection and legal understanding surrounding these crimes, emphasizing accountability and societal change.