Yvette Cooper announces plan for government-backed local grooming gangs inquiries
The government has been facing pressure to launch a new national inquiry into grooming gangs but ministers have said one was already carried out.
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Home Secretary Yvette Cooper announced her plan for Government-backed local inquiries into grooming gangs yesterday. With Labour under increasing pressure to launch a national Public Inquiry into the rape gangs scandal,
Cooper announces inquiries into grooming gangs
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has announced plans for a nationwide review of grooming gang evidence and five government-backed local inquiries. She stopped short of launching a statutory national inquiry, as called for by the Conservatives and some Labour MPs, but this marks a clear shift in the government's position.
'Is that it?' Yvette Cooper slammed over 'totally inadequate' response to grooming gangs
The Home Secretary confirmed plans to hold five local "Telford-style" inquiries in towns hit by child rape gangs. But critics are furious and want a national probe.
Yvette Cooper outlines plans for fresh Govt action on grooming gangs
Yvette Cooper outlines plans for fresh Government action on grooming gangs. She told MPs the Government was preparing for five further local inquiries, backed by £5million of funding, by establishing a 'new framework' for such probes.
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper announces local grooming gangs inquiries after mounting pressure
The Home Secretary is reportedly set to announce a series of inquiries into British grooming gangs after weeks of growing pressure over the scandal. Yvette Cooper is expected to make the announcement in a statement in the Commons on Thursday afternoon.
Yvette Cooper rejects national grooming gang inquiry despite 127 'major' investigations
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper revealed more about the scale of the grooming gangs scandal - but rejected calls for a new national inquiry.
Oldham councillor slams Yvette Cooper for 'missed opportunity' over rape gang inquiry
A Conservative councillor in Oldham has strongly criticised Home Secretary Yvette Cooper's announcement on grooming gang inquiries, describing it as a "whitewash". Speaking on GB News, Cllr Lewis Quigg said the Home Secretary had missed a crucial opportunity to address the issue effectively.
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper to announce new local inquiries into grooming gangs
It’s understood that the Home Secretary Yvette Cooper will announce a plan to implement local inquiries into grooming gangs in a statement to the Commons later.
Local reviews into grooming will get answers and bring change, says Cooper
Local reviews into grooming will get answers and bring change, says Cooper - Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said local reviews would provide more answers and change than a nationwide probe.
Cooper looking at ‘different ways’ to haul witnesses before grooming inquiries
Cooper looking at ‘different ways’ to haul witnesses before grooming inquiries - The Home Secretary said Government is working with the Cabinet Office to draw up new accountability arrangements.
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