Elon Musk Criticizes UK's Response to Grooming Gangs

Elon Musk has come under fire for his remarks regarding the UK government's handling of grooming gangs, particularly targeting Sir Keir Starmer and safeguarding minister Jess Phillips. Health Secretary Wes Streeting labeled Musk's comments as 'misjudged and certainly misinformed,' while proposing collaboration to combat child exploitation. Musk claimed that during Starmer's tenure as Director of Public Prosecutions, 'rape gangs were allowed to exploit young girls without facing justice,' and suggested that Phillips should be jailed for her refusal to initiate a Home Office-led inquiry into child sexual exploitation in Oldham. Despite Musk's criticisms, Oldham Council has committed to conducting its own inquiry into these matters, emphasizing the importance of addressing the victims' needs. The Conservative Party leader has also called for a national inquiry into the issue, stating that it is long overdue. This controversy highlights ongoing tensions surrounding accountability and the treatment of abuse victims in the UK.