🚨 Drama Alert: Grooming Gang Inquiry Takes a Wild Turn 🚨
Fiona Goddard, a brave survivor of a grooming gang, is ready to take legal action against Home Office minister Jess Phillips! Goddard’s lawyers sent a letter demanding an apology after Phillips dismissed claims that the government is trying to “water down” the ongoing inquiry as “untrue.” 😲
Goddard was one of four women who recently quit the victims and survivors panel, frustrated over the inquiry’s direction. They accused Phillips of making false statements and even called for her resignation. They argue that the government is attempting to expand the scope of the inquiry beyond its original focus on “grooming gangs,” which Phillips denies.
The plot thickens with text messages suggesting friction. Goddard voiced concerns to Phillips over a meeting agenda hinting at a “broader approach” to the inquiry’s focus. Phillips replied, reassuring that “no-one is trying to manipulate the response” and promised transparency. However, legal claims of defamation have now emerged.
😡 Goddard feels she has been unfairly targeted online due to Phillips’s remarks and is open to a resolution if Phillips issues a formal apology.
The controversy has been a rollercoaster for the inquiry, even causing the two potential chairs for the probe to withdraw. While some survivors back Goddard’s call for Phillips to step down, another survivor group insists she stay for consistency, praising her impartiality.
Even political giant Sir Keir Starmer is weighing in, expressing confidence in Phillips. 🤔 But with the inquiry’s future hanging in the balance, it’s anyone’s guess how this will unfold!
Keep your eyes peeled for updates as this story develops! 🍿👀 #GroomingGangInquiry #JusticeForSurvivors #StayTuned