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I worked on the independent inquiry into child sexual abuse – here’s what Elon Musk is missing

Elon Musk’s intervention into British politics has revived the debate about how the government responds to child sexual abuse, particularly by “grooming gangs”. While this is an important discussion, as a researcher of child sexual abuse I am concerned that Musk’s comments have done more to spread misconceptions and harm…

The Conversation · Jan 9, 2025

Jess Phillips faced ‘deluge of hate’ after Elon Musk grooming gangs comments

Mr Musk’s comments followed Labour’s decision to decline a Whitehall-led inquiry into child sexual abuse.

Evening Standard · Jan 9, 2025

British Lawmakers Reject National Inquiry Into Grooming Gang Scandal

British lawmakers reject national inquiry into U.K. grooming gang scandal, sparking debate on child sexual abuse issue.

Military doctor pleads guilty to dozens of sexual abuse charges

A military doctor has pleaded guilty to sexually abusing dozens of soldiers at Joint Base Lewis-McChord who had primarily sought his care for pain management

The Independent UK · Jan 8, 2025

Does UK need another national inquiry into rape and sexual abuse gangs?

Has there been a cover-up or a lack of action over ‘grooming gangs’, and why is Elon Musk supporting Tommy Robinson?

The Guardian - UK · Jan 8, 2025

Shocking Lawsuit Alleges OpenAI's Sam Altman Sexually Abused His Sister From 1997 to 2006

The lawsuit filed by his sister, Ann Altman, alleged that Sam sexually abused his sister during their childhood years between 1997 and 2006.

International Business Times UK · Jan 8, 2025

Farage suggests Reform UK will fund inquiry into child sexual abuse

The Reform UK leader told the Commons his party will raise the money and appoint ‘independent arbiters’ to conduct the inquiry.

Evening Standard · Jan 8, 2025

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Starmer attacks Badenoch over call for new inquiry into sexual abuse gangs

PM accuses Tory leader of ‘bandwagon jumping’ and condemns plan to oppose children’s wellbeing bill

The Guardian - UK · Jan 8, 2025

Starmer set for Commons showdown over call for grooming gangs inquiry

MPs will vote on Tory leader Kemi Badenoch’s call for a full inquiry into sexual abuse by organised gangs.

Evening Standard · Jan 8, 2025

Sister of OpenAI boss accuses tech billionaire of childhood sexual abuse

Sam Altman, whose company created ChatGPT, labels allegations ‘utterly untrue’

The Independent UK · Jan 8, 2025

Starmer hits out at Tories over Badenoch’s call for new grooming gang inquiry

Elon Musk claimed Sir Keir Starmer was ‘hiding terrible things’ by refusing to back a national probe.

Evening Standard · Jan 8, 2025

Sam Altman Sued By Sister For Alleged Sexual Abuse

Sam Altman and his family issued a statement on X denying the allegations, calling them "utterly untrue" and attributing them to Ann's reported mental health.

International Business Times · Jan 8, 2025

Tory push for grooming inquiry vote ‘a shocking tactic’, Starmer warns

The PM warned supporting the Tory’s calls for symbolic vote on an inquiry will ‘kill’ his Government’s plans to bolster safeguards for children.

Evening Standard · Jan 8, 2025

Top minister tells Tories ‘put up or shut up’ ahead of grooming gang vote

The education secretary warned that supporting symbolic Tory calls for a grooming gangs inquiry will kill a children’s safety bill ‘stone dead’

The Independent UK · Jan 8, 2025

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Evening Standard · Jan 7, 2025

Tories to seek support for new child grooming inquiry in Commons vote

Home Office minister Jess Phillips has meanwhile said she faced increased risk to her safety since Elon Musk called her a ‘rape genocide apologist’

The Guardian - UK · Jan 7, 2025

Jenrick shape-shifts on air with reality-bending Today interview

Shadow justice secretary makes case for second child sexual abuse inquiry, despite ignoring the last one

Evening Standard · Jan 7, 2025

Musk ‘knows absolutely nothing’ about grooming gangs, Jess Phillips says

The minister suggested her life had been turned upside down after Mr Musk used his X platform to accuse her of being a ‘rape genocide apologist’.

Evening Standard · Jan 7, 2025

Time for 'less talk and more action' on grooming gangs, say victims minister and child abuse inquiry chair

Senior Conservative MPs have called for a national inquiry into the sexual abuse of young girls in towns across Britain

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The Guardian - UK · Jan 7, 2025

Former chair of child abuse inquiry says another one would only delay action

Prof Alexis Jay calls for recommendations in 2022 report on child sexual abuse in England and Wales to be implemented

The Independent UK · Jan 7, 2025

Chair of child sex abuse inquiry denounces Musk over grooming gangs

Prof Alexis Jay has backed Starmer and said there is no need for a national inquiry

The Independent UK · Jan 7, 2025

Alexis Jay: No need for new grooming gangs inquiry – ‘just get on’ with reforms

The head of the Independent Inquiry into Child Sex Abuse said her 2022 report set out what action is needed and ‘people should just get on with it’.

The Guardian - UK · Jan 7, 2025

Nigel Farage paid £189,000 for part-time job as ‘brand ambassador’ for gold bullion firm– as it happened

MP for Clacton declares payments on register of MPs’ interests after spending four hours a month working for gold bullion firm

The Independent UK · Jan 7, 2025

Gordon Brown hits back at Elon Musk’s ‘complete fabrication’ over grooming gangs

Gordon Brown said Elon Musk’s attack was ‘a complete fabrication’ and accused him of ‘propagating outright lies’ about the sexual abuse and exploitation of children

Evening Standard · Jan 6, 2025

MP subject to abuse as child ‘appalled’ by members ‘weaponising’ grooming

Liberal Democrat Josh Babarinde said the discussion around a national investigation into child sexual abuse is being used as ‘political football’.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 6, 2025

Home Secretary defends decision not to launch national grooming inquiry

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has defended her decision not to launch a national inquiry into child sexual abuse, as she faced MPs in the Commons ...

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