DEVELOPING: Former Children's Commissioner to Lead Landmark Inquiry into Grooming Gangs

Breaking News: Former Children's Commissioner to Lead Landmark Inquiry into Grooming Gangs Baroness Anne Longfield, a former children's commissioner, has been appointed to chair the government's inquiry into grooming gangs. This comes after the previous inquiry was derailed in October when four women resigned from its survivors panel and two leading candidates to chair the investigation pulled out. The inquiry will focus on investigating the scale and nature of grooming gangs in the UK, with a particular emphasis on identifying the root causes and implementing effective solutions. The appointment of Baroness Longfield is seen as a significant development in the inquiry's progress. The government's inquiry into grooming gangs was first announced in 2020, with the aim of understanding the complex issue and developing strategies to prevent it. However, the previous inquiry faced setbacks, including the resignation of key panel members and the withdrawal of potential chairs. The current status of the inquiry is that Baroness Longfield will lead the investigation, which is expected to begin shortly. Further details on the inquiry's scope, timeline, and findings will be released in the coming days. This is a developing story, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available.