UK PM Keir Starmer defends actions against grooming gangs amid Elon Musk's criticisms

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1 year ago

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UK Prime Minister **Keir Starmer** defended his record on grooming gangs after **Elon Musk** criticized his government.
At a press conference, Starmer called child sexual exploitation **"utterly sickening"** and acknowledged systemic failures in addressing the issue.
He highlighted his efforts as chief prosecutor to **reopen cases** that had previously been closed, including the first major prosecution of an Asian grooming gang in Rochdale.
In response to Musk's comments about the British government, Starmer focused on **domestic issues**, including healthcare, rather than engaging with Musk's remarks.
The recent debate has sparked discussions on the UK’s response to grooming gangs, with calls for further inquiries into past failures.

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