An attempt by the Conservatives to have the government set up a national inquiry into grooming gangs has been voted down by 364 votes to 111 votes, a margin of 253. The amendment was attached to the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill,

MPs vote to reject national grooming gangs inquiry in Commons

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faced questions from MPs in a heated Commons exchange over the grooming gangs issue. He urged Kemi Badenoch to drop her call for a national inquiry because it would mean derailing legislation aimed at bolstering the safety of children.