Rachel Reeves defends Starmer’s delay in launching grooming gangs inquiry

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has backed Prime Minister Keir Starmer's cautious approach to launching a national inquiry into historic child sexual exploitation by grooming gangs. Reeves emphasized that Starmer wasn’t dragging his feet for political show—he wanted to be certain a full public inquiry was truly needed. The government insists victims have always been their top priority, despite criticism over the delay.