Judith Moritz

Judith Moritz, a BBC special correspondent known for her in-depth political reporting, discusses the troubling resignations of survivors from the grooming gangs inquiry advisory panel. She highlights the survivors' concerns about the inquiry's scope and the controversial backgrounds of potential chairs. Meanwhile, Faisal Islam, the BBC’s economics editor, explains the staggering 134% rise in orange juice prices over the past five years, connecting it to broader inflation trends and global market dynamics. Their insights reveal significant political and economic implications.

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.

BBC's North of England correspondent Judith Moritz and BBC North West reporter Katie Barnfield discuss the guilty verdict in the trial of the murder of Brianna Ghey, a transgender teenager. Topics include the brutal nature of the attack, the legal proceedings, and the underlying motives of the perpetrators.