Jess Phillips has full confidence of PM, says minister, after grooming gang survivors call for her to quit inquiry – UK politics live

Safeguarding minister Jess Phillips retains the full confidence of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and the Home Secretary, according to Children's Minister Josh MacAlister. This affirmation comes after four survivors of grooming gangs called for Phillips to resign from the inquiry's oversight panel. They stated they would only return if Phillips was removed, claiming her recent comments in Parliament about the process made them feel disbelieved, echoing past experiences. Phillips has been a long-term advocate for victims of violence against women and girls, and MacAlister emphasized her continued engagement with the survivor community. He also confirmed the inquiry's scope... download the app to read more