By GB News (World News) | Created at 2025-01-08 14:42:45 | Updated at 2025-01-09 06:31:11
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An independent Oldham councillor has told Keir Starmer to “stop deflecting” ahead of a Commons showdown over calls for a grooming gangs inquiry.
Speaking to Charlie Peters on GB News, Abdul Wahid, who is the Deputy Leader of the Oldham Group, criticised Labour’s decision to whip MPs to vote against an inquiry.
The Government has insisted there is no need for a new inquiry as it could delay action on tackling child sexual abuse.
“It makes absolutely no sense”, Wahid said on GB News.
Abdul Wahid spoke to Charlie Peters
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Reacting to his remarks, Wahid told Charlie: “I don’t believe that this is a matter of race or religion.
“The more Labour keeps blocking this, the more people are going to say angry things.
“All I’m looking for is justice and that’s the be all and end all. We have to get justice to these victims and to these survivors.
“I don’t expect the Labour government to vote in favour of the amendment by the Conservatives today and it’s going to be a long line of indicative actions by them to show that they’re not ready.
“They’re not ready to hold their hand up. That’s exactly why I expect there to be a backlash.
“Until we get to the truth, we’re not going to stop.”
At Prime Minister's Questions, Sir Keir Starmer revealed he had met with victims and survivors earlier in the day.
"They were clear with me that they want action now, not the delay of a further inquiry," he told the Commons.
Starmer accused Badenoch of "jumping on the bandwagon", noting he couldn't recall her raising the issue or calling for an inquiry while serving as children's minister and equalities minister.
Badenoch hit back, urging the former director of public prosecutions to "be a leader, not a lawyer".
The Prime Minister intervened, telling the Tory leader that "lies and misinformation and slinging of mud doesn't help one bit".
