GB News’s National Reporter Charlie Peters has warned that thousands of police officers, council figures and social workers will be “terrified” following the announcement of a national inquiry into grooming gangs.
Speaking about the forthcoming investigation, Charlie said: “I think thousands will be terrified, yes. They may be called forward to give evidence and speak ill of others and themselves.”
The warning comes as Keir Starmer confirmed he will accept recommendations for a statutory inquiry with legal powers to compel witnesses to testify and produce documents.
Charlie emphasised the significance of the moment, stating: “But it’s long overdue. For every social worker, police officer and politician who is nervous, there will be dozens more survivors who are elated.”
Charlie Peters said thousands will be petrified after the bombshell announcement
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The Prime Minister revealed his decision whilst speaking to journalists on a plane to Canada, marking a significant shift from his previous resistance to calls for another probe.
“I have read every single word of her report and I am going to accept her recommendation,” Sir Keir stated, referring to Baroness Dame Louise Casey’s rapid audit into group-based child exploitation and abuse.
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The inquiry will be statutory, granting it legal authority to compel testimony and document production from witnesses.
According to leaked details from Baroness Casey’s review, which is due to be published next week, some victims were “institutionally ignored for fear of racism.”
The Prime Minister acknowledged that Casey had initially believed there was no need for a national inquiry but changed her position after examining the material.
Peters has proposed that the inquiry should be led by someone from outside Britain to ensure impartiality.
“If I had the opportunity to set this inquiry up in some way, I would have a foreign judge,” he said. “Someone in the Commonwealth who isn’t maybe affected by the curiosities of British politics, who hasn’t been besmirched by years of agitation and denial and cover-up on this issue.”
He emphasised the need for an external perspective on the investigation. “I think we need someone to come in from abroad to deal with this,” Peters added.
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The Prime Minister confirmed that the inquiry would explicitly examine links between the abuse of vulnerable children and illegal immigration, according to his statements made earlier today.
The announcement represents a watershed moment for survivors who have long campaigned for justice and recognition.
Charlie, who has carried out significant legwork in investigating the scandal, highlighted the stark contrast between officials who may face scrutiny and the victims who have waited years for this investigation. His comments underscore the emotional significance of the inquiry for those affected by grooming gangs.
The Prime Minister’s acceptance of Casey’s recommendations follows months of public pressure and represents a complete reversal of his earlier stance.
Starmer explained his change of position: “She has looked at the material she has looked at and she has come to the view that there should be a national inquiry on the basis of what she has seen.”
The inquiry’s statutory powers will enable investigators to examine decades of alleged failures across multiple institutions and regions.
