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Rape gang survivors attack Labour minister after ‘dog whistle’ comment

  • Lucy Powell, who holds a senior Labour position in the Commons, faced criticism in early May 2025 after she characterized the grooming-gangs controversy as a 'dogwhistle.'
  • Powell’s remarks came after years of authorities ignoring or covering up widespread child abuse involving rape, trafficking, and murder, mostly by Pakistani Muslim men.
  • Survivors, politicians like Chris Philp, and campaigners including Maggie Oliver condemned Powell's comments as dismissive and insulting to thousands of victims.
  • Powell apologized and claimed she misspoke, saying she views child exploitation with 'utmost seriousness' and accused critics of political point scoring.
  • The controversy highlighted ongoing tensions over Labour’s handling of the scandal and survivor campaigns demanding justice from officials involved in cover-ups.
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The Telegraph broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Sunday, May 4, 2025.
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