The United Kingdom’s Labour Party blocked a Conservative Party amendment that would have forced a nationwide inquiry into the decades-long

The Tories are pushing for a new grooming inquiry in an amendment to Labour’s child safety Bill - but even if it passes, it’s unlikely a inquiry will be launched

In a shocking move, Sir Keir Starmer whipped his MPs to vote down the Conservative amendment to their child safety and education Bill, which would have blocked the legislation from going forward on the grounds it doesn't include the commitment to a new probe.

The rape and torture of vulnerable girls by gangs of men across the country has shot to the top of the political agenda in recent days after Elon Musk attacked Labour over its response. That came after safeguarding minister Jess Phillips rejected an appeal from Oldham Council for a government-led inquiry into the issue.

Today, we look at the debate over a national inquiry into the grooming gangs scandal playing out in the House of Commons. The issue was voted on because of an amendment to a Labour bill that will introduce changes to the education system.

Victims want action today, the Prime Minister said, as the Tory leader repeated demands for a national inquiry into rape gangs

Labour MP’s have voted down a proposed national inquiry into the grooming gangs scandal. Conservative Leader Kemi Badenoch tabled an amendment to the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill earlier this week,

Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch have finished their fiery exchanges, which focused largely on their disagreements on whether there should be another national inquiry into the grooming gangs scandal.

PMQs: Starmer and Badenoch clash on Grooming Gangs scandal