Accusations of a cover-up in London have surfaced, targeting Mayor Sadiq Khan and the Metropolitan Police over child rape grooming gangs potentially operating in the capital.
As reported by Breitbart, while northern English towns like Rochdale and Rotherham have been focal points for such horrific crimes, recent investigations by the Daily Express and MyLondon suggest similar abuses may have been hidden in London, prompting sharp criticism of city leadership.
For years, whispers of these gangs exploiting vulnerable girls in the capital have circulated, despite Khan’s repeated and often irritable denials during public exchanges, including a tense clash with Conservative Assembly Member Susan Hall where he claimed ignorance of the term "grooming gangs" before dismissing their existence in London.
Disturbing Cases Emerge in London
Investigations have uncovered at least six cases bearing the chilling trademarks of grooming gangs, including a 15-year-old girl taken to a hotel, drugged with alcohol, and raped by multiple men.
Another heartbreaking instance involved a 17-year-old girl similarly plied with alcohol and assaulted, painting a grim picture that contradicts the official narrative long held by both Khan and Met Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley, who previously insisted no such groups were active in the city.
Former Detective Constable Maggie Oliver, a whistleblower on grooming gangs, didn’t mince words when shown the case of the 15-year-old, declaring it “100 per cent a grooming gang,” a statement that cuts through the fog of denial with undeniable clarity.
Shifting Stances and Stonewalling Allegations
Last week, Rowley appeared to pivot from outright dismissal, admitting the Met now handles a “steady flow” of group-based child sexual exploitation cases alongside numerous historical investigations.
Yet, his follow-up remark about the prohibitive cost of a full review—potentially “many millions of pounds a year for several years”—raises eyebrows, suggesting a reluctance to dig too deep into a mess that might expose uncomfortable truths.
Critics argue this smells of stonewalling, a tactic seen in other regions where authorities dodged accountability under the guise of political correctness, fearing accusations of bias over addressing the cultural dynamics often tied to these crimes.
Political Backlash and Calls for Justice
Reform UK MP Lee Anderson has come out swinging, stating Khan has “serious questions to answer” and calling it “utterly shameful” if the mayor ignored credible evidence of grooming gangs in London.
Anderson’s frustration echoes a broader sentiment that the nation cannot afford to repeat the catastrophic failures of Rochdale and Rotherham, demanding proper justice for victims who’ve already endured unimaginable trauma.
Similarly, Conservative MP and Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp accused Khan of “facilitating a cover-up,” pointing to the mayor’s dismissal of evidence despite personally responding to reports of abused victims in the city.
National Inquiry Chaos and Lingering Doubts
The controversy dovetails with a national inquiry into grooming gangs, launched by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, which has stumbled amid resignations from its survivors’ advisory panel over alleged conflicts of interest.
One resignee, Fiona Goddard, flagged concerns about panel members’ ties to the Labour Party, which historically controlled local governments in key grooming gang areas, hinting at deeper systemic issues that might shield the truth from ever surfacing.
As London’s leadership faces mounting pressure, the public is left wondering if the capital’s most vulnerable have been failed by a system more concerned with image than justice, a question that demands answers over platitudes.
