'I don't trust Labour one bit': Grooming victim's father on new inquiry

17/06/2025 40 min
'I don't trust Labour one bit': Grooming victim's father on new inquiry

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Episode Synopsis

Starmer’s decision to U-turn on a national inquiry into the historic sexual abuse of thousands of young girls hasn't been met with the praise he might have hoped.Earlier today, during a press conference in London by opposition leader Kemi Badenoch, victims and campaigners of the grooming gang scandal criticised Starmer’s inquiry for not going far enough.Camilla spoke to Badenoch about why the issue is so personal to her and what the Tories will demand from the inquiry. And Tim met Marlon West, whose daughter Scarlett was groomed. He says he isn’t “reassured one little bit” that the authorities will face accountability.We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] or find @dailytpodcast on X, Instagram and TikTok.Producer: Georgia Coan and Lilian FawcettPlanning Editor: Venetia RaineyExecutive Producer: Louisa WellsSocial Media Producer: Ji-Min LeeVideo Editor: Will WaltersStudio Operator: Meghan SearleProduction assistance from Alfred JohnsonOriginal music by Goss Studio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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