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Keir Starmer fires back at Elon Musk and attacks 'lies' over grooming gangs


Published on 2025-01-06 08:00:58 - MSN
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  • Those how are spreading lies and misinformation as far and wide as possible are not interested in victims. They're interested in themselves.'

The article discusses Labour Party leader Keir Starmer's response to criticism from Elon Musk regarding comments Starmer made about child sexual exploitation. Starmer had highlighted that the majority of child sexual abuse gangs in the UK are made up of British Pakistani men, a statement that led to accusations of racism from some quarters, including Musk, who suggested Starmer was promoting a "woke" narrative. Starmer defended his comments by emphasizing that his intention was to address the issue of grooming gangs comprehensively, not to target any community, and he criticized the spread of misinformation and lies about his statements. He stressed the importance of tackling child sexual exploitation without fear of being labeled racist, and pointed out that his remarks were based on evidence from official reports. Additionally, Starmer attacked the Conservative government for their handling of the issue, accusing them of inaction and deflection.

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