Investigation and holding accountable those individuals and organisations that failed thousands of victims of rapists and gangs that groomed them,” Ms. Kearns said on X.
The shadow justice secretary, Robert Jenrick, said that Ms. Phillips’ choice was “shameful” and that he would keep advocating for entire life terms in these kinds of situations.
On Thursday morning, Mr. Musk praised Mr. Jenrick’s remarks. Former home secretary Suella Braverman went on to say:
“Jess Phillips is just rhetoric and no action. Refusing to be investigated for grooming gangs in Oldham, she sits on her hands.
I established a task force as home secretary that resulted in hundreds of arrests. Her dedication to women and girls is evident from her inaction. Shameful.
