rotherham abuse scandal

Westminster Hall heard harrowing accounts from grooming-gang survivors detailing horrific abuse by predominantly Pakistani-origin men. Victims described trafficking, rape, and torture, with some noting offenders targeted "almost exclusively white girls." Parliament is now revisiting the issue, with a focus on the role of ethnicity and religion in these crimes.

The various British establishments, from Church to Parliament to Royalty, are peculiarly adept at absorbing dissenting views, with the brief interruption of Cromwell. That makes it rather odd that a former football hooligan from a working-class background now holds Britain’s most powerful microphone, with talking points amplified by Elon Musk, who Robinson says also pays his legal bills, and views in complete coherence with his MAGA cousins across the pond.

Musk posted on X, questioning Starmer’s accountability for the CPS’s inaction, and criticized Labour MP Jess Phillips for her reluctance to push for further investigation. "Who was the head of the CPS when rape gangs were allowed to exploit young girls without facing justice? Keir Starmer, 2008–2013," Musk wrote. He implied that exposing these failings would reflect poorly on Starmer, now leader of the Labour Party as well the premier.

The Rotherham child sexual exploitation (CSE) scandal, spanning from 1997 to 2013, remains one of the most harrowing examples of systemic failure in safeguarding vulnerable children in the UK. Over this 16-year period, an estimated 1,400 children were victims of sexual exploitation, suffering abuse so appalling it defies comprehension. The subsequent investigations revealed widespread institutional neglect, mismanagement, and societal indifference.

There have been multiple investigations into the systematic abuse of young girls by organised grooming gangs in areas including Rotherham, Rochdale, Cornwall, and Derbyshire. Earlier on Friday, Health Minister Andrew Gwynne suggested Musk "ought to focus" on US politics, where he is set to act as an unelected adviser to the Trump administration on cutting federal spending. Speaking to LBC Radio, Gwynne highlighted that grooming is a "very serious issue," pointing out the extensive investigations and inquiries that have already taken place.

Speaking on the BBC’s Any Questions? programme, Powell reacted to political commentator Tim Montgomerie’s mention of Channel 4’s recent documentary Groomed: The Truth About Britain’s Child Sex Scandal by saying: “Oh, we want to blow that little trumpet now, do we? Let’s get that dog whistle out, shall we?”

The billionaire tech mogul has been posting on his social media platform about a decade-old child sex abuse scandal in Britain. Here’s what to know and why British-Indians are furious

Keir Starmer has announced a national inquiry into the UK's child sex abuse scandal involving grooming gangs, reversing his previous stance after a new report and public pressure. The inquiry follows findings that vulnerable white girls were institutionally ignored by authorities, with criticism arising over delays in addressing the decades-long issue.

Elon Musk supported Shiv Sena MP Priyanka Chaturvedi after she criticized UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer for using the term 'Asian' in a child sexual abuse scandal. Chaturvedi argued the correct term should be 'Pakistani grooming gangs' to prevent stigmatizing all Asians.

Failings by police and council bosses in northern England left girls at the mercy of paedophile grooming gangs for years, according to an independent review. The review highlights multiple failed investigations by Greater Manchester Police into the abuse in Rochdale, with insufficient resources and a lack of apprehension of abusers. The report vindicated two whistleblowers -- the coordinator of a crisis intervention team and detective Maggie Oliver. The review was commissioned following a documentary about the two whistleblowers.

Keir Starmer defended his record as Britain's top prosecutor amid Elon Musk's accusations that he failed to prosecute gangs of men, mostly of South Asian background, who sexually abused girls during his tenure. Starmer emphasized his efforts in reopening cases and securing the first major prosecution of an Asian grooming gang.

Facing criticism, Starmer defended his record during his tenure as Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) from 2008 to 2013. Responding to Musk’s accusations that he failed to act decisively on grooming gangs, Starmer emphasized his efforts to reform the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), including reopening closed cases and prosecuting grooming gangs, such as the notable Rochdale case.

A British minister criticized Elon Musk for his remarks on UK child sexual abuse scandals, accusing him of ignorance. Musk targeted UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Minister Jess Phillips on social media, labeling Phillips a "rape genocide apologist." Phillips dismissed Musk’s comments as baseless, while Starmer defended his record and condemned Musk’s rhetoric.

A Sikh community in West London took action to rescue a teenage girl from an alleged grooming situation. This incident highlights concerns about police response and systemic failures in protecting children. The article details the methods used by grooming gangs and the lasting impact on survivors. It calls for authorities to prioritize child safety over political sensitivities.

A senior British minister has refuted Elon Musk's accusations against Prime Minister Keir Starmer for purportedly failing to address child grooming gangs. Health Secretary Wes Streeting deemed Musk's criticism as misjudged and emphasized the government's commitment to combating child sexual exploitation, while expressing willingness to collaborate with Musk.

Trump’s claim is legally baseless: English law remains supreme. But it resonates because it amplifies very real failures and contradictions in Britain’s handling of religion, justice, and integration.

The tipping point? A perfect storm of political pressure, survivor testimony, community backlash—and unusually, a global spotlight powered by Elon Musk, who used his platform, X (formerly Twitter), to repeatedly target Starmer’s record on grooming gangs.

Errol Musk advised the UK public to disregard his son Elon Musk's comments on British politics, downplaying their significance. Elon Musk had accused PM Keir Starmer of complicity in covering up grooming gangs. Starmer rejected the allegations, emphasizing they were harmful and misleading. The controversy has attracted global reactions, including concerns from French President Emmanuel Macron.

At the centre of the controversy is Rangrez, a restaurant on Fulham Palace Road that had already announced its closure after operating for 16 years. Its owner, Harman Singh Kapoor, says he faced months of harassment because the restaurant publicly refused to serve halal meat. Videos of confrontations outside the premises have since been seized upon by commentators across the world as evidence for a familiar claim in right-wing circles: that Britain has “fallen to Islam”.