In a tense and explosive interview, Rupert Lowe has grilled Justice Secretary Mahmood over the ongoing grooming gangs scandal, demanding urgent action and accountability. As the pressure mounts, Lowe’s probing questions have exposed the government’s failure to address the crisis, with calls growing louder for a comprehensive response. With victims’ voices growing stronger, the scandal is now front and center in UK politics. Will Mahmood take decisive action, or will this be yet another missed opportunity? The nation is waiting for answers!

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Rupert Lowe has publicly challenged Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood over the government’s handling of historic and ongoing grooming gangs cases, intensifying political pressure for stronger national action and accountability.

In a tense interview, Lowe pressed the Justice Secretary on whether the government is doing enough to support victims and prevent similar crimes in the future. He questioned the pace of reforms and called for clearer leadership in tackling what he described as long-standing failures across multiple institutions.

The exchange comes as renewed public attention has focused on grooming gangs cases across the UK, following years of inquiries that found serious shortcomings by local authorities, police forces and safeguarding agencies in responding to early warnings and protecting vulnerable children.

During the interview, Lowe argued that victims and survivors have waited too long for meaningful change. He urged the government to move beyond repeated reviews and commit to practical, nationwide measures to improve reporting systems, strengthen investigations and ensure that those responsible for serious failures are held to account.

Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood responded by reaffirming the government’s commitment to victim support and safeguarding reform. She said the issue remains a priority for the Ministry of Justice and stressed that cooperation between police, prosecutors, local authorities and social services is essential to preventing future abuse and delivering justice.