The UK government announced a fresh investigation into the grooming gangs scandal, which recently led to a public spat between US tech billionaire Elon Musk and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Reacting to the announcement, Musk posted on X, "I hope this is a proper investigation."
The investigation will include local inquiries in Oldham and up to four other areas. Speaking in Parliament, Interior Minister Yvette Cooper said, &ldquo;As we have seen, effective local inquiries can delve into far more local detail and deliver more locally relevant answers, and change, than a lengthy nationwide inquiry can provide.&rdquo;
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The full truth is horrific <a href="https://t.co/Gsw0DYUG54">https://t.co/Gsw0DYUG54</a>
&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1879931240201252875?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 16, 2025</a></blockquote>
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The government&rsquo;s new plan will allow more victims to request case reviews, giving police forces a chance to pursue offenders and ensure justice for survivors. Cooper also announced a "rapid audit" to look at the "current scale and nature of gang-based exploitation across the country."
While announcing the investigation, Cooper criticised the lack of progress made in addressing the issue despite previous inquiries and reports. She said, "Far too little action has been taken, and shamefully little progress has been made. That has to change."
However, Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp dismissed the government's plans as "totally inadequate."
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The decision for local inquiries and a national audit comes after calls from the opposition for a new nationwide investigation. 
<h2>Musk vs Starmer on Grooming Gangs</h2>
Elon Musk has been outspoken about the need for a fresh investigation into grooming gangs in the UK. He has accused Prime Minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/british-pm-keir-starmer-in-ukraine-to-sign-landmark-100-year-partnership-8627144">Keir Starmer</a> of mishandling the issue during his time as Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).
In one of his posts, Musk wrote, "In the UK, serious crimes such&nbsp;as rape require the Crown Prosecution Service&rsquo;s approval for the police to charge suspects. Who was the head of the CPS when rape gangs were allowed to exploit young girls without facing justice? Keir Starmer, 2008-2013."
Musk also claimed that his British grandmother, Cora Amelia Robinson, would have been at risk of "abduction in present-day Britain."
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The grooming gang scandal involves sex offences going back decades against British girls by men of mostly South Asian origin in various northern English towns.
(With inputs from agencies)

World: UK grooming gang scandal involves sex offences going back decades against British girls by men of mostly South Asian origin. Elon Musk posted on X, "I hope this is a proper investigation."

The UK government announced a fresh investigation into the grooming gangs scandal, which recently led to a public spat between US tech billionaire Elon Musk and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Reacting to the announcement, Musk posted on X, "I hope this is a proper investigation." The investigation will include local inquiries in Oldham and up to four other areas. Speaking in Parliament, Interior Minister Yvette Cooper said, “As we have seen, effective local inquiries can delve into far more local detail and deliver more locally relevant answers, and change, than a lengthy nationwide inquiry can provide.” The full truth is horrific https://t.co/Gsw0DYUG54 — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 16, 2025 Also read: Amid spotlight on grooming gang menace in UK, report says most violent or sexual offences went unsolved in 2024 The government’s new plan will allow more victims to request case reviews, giving police forces a chance to pursue offenders and ensure justice for survivors. Cooper also announced a "rapid audit" to look at the "current scale and nature of gang-based exploitation across the country." While announcing the investigation, Cooper criticised the lack of progress made in addressing the issue despite previous inquiries and reports. She said, "Far too little action has been taken, and shamefully little progress has been made. That has to change." However, Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp dismissed the government's plans as "totally inadequate." Also read: Pakistanis 4 times more likely to be involved in grooming offences in UK: Report The decision for local inquiries and a national audit comes after calls from the opposition for a new nationwide investigation. Musk vs Starmer on Grooming Gangs Elon Musk has been outspoken about the need for a fresh investigation into grooming gangs in the UK. He has accused Prime Minister Keir Starmer of mishandling the issue during his time as Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). In one of his posts, Musk wrote, "In the UK, serious crimes such as rape require the Crown Prosecution Service’s approval for the police to charge suspects. Who was the head of the CPS when rape gangs were allowed to exploit young girls without facing justice? Keir Starmer, 2008-2013." Musk also claimed that his British grandmother, Cora Amelia Robinson, would have been at risk of "abduction in present-day Britain." Also read: In fresh jibe at Starmer, Musk says his British grandmother might have been abducted in present UK The grooming gang scandal involves sex offences going back decades against British girls by men of mostly South Asian origin in various northern English towns. (With inputs from agencies)

'Full truth is horrific': Elon Musk reacts as UK announces fresh probe into grooming gangs

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has opened a new front of attack against British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, this time accusing him of failing to bring to justice 'rape gangs' when Starmer was the head of the country's prosecution service.
In a series of posts on his social media platform X, Musk said on Thursday (Jan 2), "In the UK, serious crimes such as rape require the Crown Prosecution Service's (CPS) approval for the police to charge suspects."
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"Who was the head of the CPS when rape gangs were allowed to exploit young girls without facing justice? Keir Starmer, 2008-2013," Musk added. For those who don't know, the answer is Starmer.&nbsp;
Apart from Musk, British lawmakers including former prime minister Liz Truss and author JK Rowling also condemned the crimes being committed by rape gangs.
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No UK government inquiry for the gang rape of innocent little girls, but &pound;22M spent on an obviously violent lunatic. Shame, shame, shame. <a href="https://t.co/PwN6lL9w3u">https://t.co/PwN6lL9w3u</a>
&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1875028823173177816?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 3, 2025</a></blockquote>

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"The horrific failings on rape gangs show the complete lack of accountability in British criminal justice. The proper role of Lord Chancellor needs to be restored (to its pre-2005 state), and the judiciary should be accountable to them," Truss said in a post on X on Wednesday.&nbsp;
<h2>The rape gangs or grooming gangs in UK</h2>
For several years, there has been systematic rape of young females in the UK by organised gangs, including those in Rotherham, Bristol, Rochdale, Cornwall, and Derbyshire. Many of these gangs were operated by mainly Pakistan-origin men.&nbsp;
Musk's remarks against Prime Minister Starmer came hours after Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch called for a full national public inquiry into the rape gangs scandal.
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"Trials have taken place all over the country in recent years but no one in authority has joined the dots. 2025 must be the year that the victims start to get justice," Badenoch said in a post on X.
<h2>The Rotherham scandal</h2>
The scandal in Rotherham is perhaps one of the world's worst sexual exploitation scandals involving girls as young as 12 years old.&nbsp;
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Wow <a href="https://t.co/T6QYvWcsGf">https://t.co/T6QYvWcsGf</a>
&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1874963264112849350?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 2, 2025</a></blockquote>

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According to British media, an inquiry into the Rotherham scandal found that 1,400 girls were sexually abused by grooming gangs from 1997 to 2013.
(With inputs from agencies)

In a series of posts on X, Elon Musk criticised the Keir Starmer-led government in the UK for not launching an inquiry for the gang rape of "innocent little girls."

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has opened a new front of attack against British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, this time accusing him of failing to bring to justice 'rape gangs' when Starmer was the head of the country's prosecution service. In a series of posts on his social media platform X, Musk said on Thursday (Jan 2), "In the UK, serious crimes such as rape require the Crown Prosecution Service's (CPS) approval for the police to charge suspects." Also read | ‘Free Tommy Robinson’: Elon Musk demands release of jailed UK far-right leader; slams PM Starmer "Who was the head of the CPS when rape gangs were allowed to exploit young girls without facing justice? Keir Starmer, 2008-2013," Musk added. For those who don't know, the answer is Starmer. Apart from Musk, British lawmakers including former prime minister Liz Truss and author JK Rowling also condemned the crimes being committed by rape gangs. No UK government inquiry for the gang rape of innocent little girls, but £22M spent on an obviously violent lunatic. Shame, shame, shame. https://t.co/PwN6lL9w3u — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 3, 2025 "The horrific failings on rape gangs show the complete lack of accountability in British criminal justice. The proper role of Lord Chancellor needs to be restored (to its pre-2005 state), and the judiciary should be accountable to them," Truss said in a post on X on Wednesday. The rape gangs or grooming gangs in UK For several years, there has been systematic rape of young females in the UK by organised gangs, including those in Rotherham, Bristol, Rochdale, Cornwall, and Derbyshire. Many of these gangs were operated by mainly Pakistan-origin men. Musk's remarks against Prime Minister Starmer came hours after Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch called for a full national public inquiry into the rape gangs scandal. Also read | 'I've always liked H1-B': Trump backs Elon Musk amid H-1B visa dispute "Trials have taken place all over the country in recent years but no one in authority has joined the dots. 2025 must be the year that the victims start to get justice," Badenoch said in a post on X. The Rotherham scandal The scandal in Rotherham is perhaps one of the world's worst sexual exploitation scandals involving girls as young as 12 years old. Wow https://t.co/T6QYvWcsGf — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 2, 2025 According to British media, an inquiry into the Rotherham scandal found that 1,400 girls were sexually abused by grooming gangs from 1997 to 2013. (With inputs from agencies)

Elon Musk accuses UK PM Keir Starmer of failing to bring 'rape gangs' to justice

Rishi Sunak is to unveil new steps to target grooming gangs on Monday, declaring that “political correctness” would not go in the way of a crackdown, while his home secretary was accused of “dog whistle” rhetoric over child sexual exploitation.

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