Labour minister Lucy Powell ‘mortified’ over grooming gangs remarks
04-05-2025 12:25 via standard.co.uk

Labour minister Lucy Powell ‘mortified’ over grooming gangs remarks

The Leader of the Commons appeared to describe the grooming gangs issue as a ‘dog whistle’ during aRadio 4 debate.
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