The UK's Labour government, under Prime Minister Keir Starmer, is facing renewed scrutiny over historical grooming gang scandals involving the sexual exploitation of vulnerable young women and girls. The issue resurfaced after Safeguarding Minister Jess Phillips declined a national inquiry, prompting national debate and interventions from figures like Elon Musk. The scandal, which has persisted for over a decade, highlights systemic failures in protecting victims and has drawn attention to the ethnic backgrounds of some perpetrators, leading to controversial discussions about race and immigration in UK politics. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)