Starmer’s grooming gang inquiry left in turmoil after two survivors quit panel

Fiona Goddard and Ellie-Ann Reynolds criticise handling of national inquiry, which is yet to appoint a chair

Keir Starmer’s national grooming gang inquiry has been left in turmoil after two survivors resigned from its oversight panel and accused the Home Office and Labour of “contempt” and “political interference” before it has appointed a chair.

Ellie-Ann Reynolds and Fiona Goddard resigned on Monday from the inquiry’s oversight panel complaining of “condescending and controlling language used towards survivors” during the process.