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Four survivors resigned from the national grooming gangs inquiry citing a toxic environment and concerns over scope and leadership, prompting a Cabinet minister's apology.
- On October 21, Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds apologised after four survivors resigned from the national grooming gangs inquiry, citing a toxic environment and concerns over scope. She said she was 'sorry if they felt let down by the process.'
- Concerns centred on widening the remit and potential chair appointments as four survivors cited a 'toxic environment' and opposed shortlisted candidates, a former police chief and a social worker, against Baroness Casey's recommendations.
- Sir Keir Starmer told the Commons `The inquiry is not and will never be watered down` and said Dame Louise Casey will support the inquiry, after survivors Fiona Goddard and Ellie-Ann Reynolds resigned.
- Calls grew for safeguarding minister Jess Phillips to apologise and resign as Fiona Goddard demanded accountability, while Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds said the Government must rebuild victims' trust and defended Phillips' experience.
- Campaigners demanded an independent access point for victims as Jim McMahon said `I sought assurances that through the inquiry, cross-border offending will be pursued`; the national inquiry follows Baroness Casey's June review and Operation Bullfinch, which convicted 31 men.
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Grooming gangs survivor explains why she has withdrawn from grooming inquiry
Another survivor who quit the inquiry process goes by the name Elizabeth. She was abused by grooming gangs in Rotherham. She withdrew yesterday after meeting Jim Gamble who was then still in the running to be chair. Her words were also put to Sir Keir Starmer at Prime Minister’s Questions today. She began by telling me about the historic abuse she had suffered. Warning: distressing details in this interview.
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