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Sir Keir Starmer is expected to face tough questions over his Government’s handling of the national grooming gangs inquiry at Prime Minister’s Questions. Four women have resigned from the inquiry's victims and survivors liaison panel, citing concerns about a “toxic environment” and a “cover-up”. Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds told Times Radio she was “sorry if they felt let down by the process”. Speaking to ITV's Good Morning Britain, Ms Reynolds acknowledged the Government needs to “rebuild that confidence and rebuild that trust” with victims and survivors. It comes as the London Standard published an investigation into the capital’s grooming gangs shame, revealing how political leaders and police have failed to properly identify and tackle the problem and allowing abusers to continue to prey on young girls. Follow the latest updated below...
