Sir Keir Starmer has been designated a "core participant" in an ongoing inquiry examining the activities of grooming gangs and the responses of various institutions. This status indicates he may face questioning or criticism during the investigation.

The inquiry is tasked with reviewing the operations of these criminal groups and assessing the actions taken by law enforcement, local authorities, social care providers, and educational institutions. As a core participant, Starmer’s involvement suggests the inquiry will scrutinize decisions made during his tenure, particularly regarding how these bodies addressed the issue.

Details on the specific areas of focus concerning Starmer’s role have not been disclosed, but the designation underscores the inquiry’s intent to thoroughly examine leadership and policy responses in relation to grooming gang cases.

The investigation, which aims to shed light on systemic failures and improve future safeguarding measures, continues to call on various stakeholders connected to the issue for evidence and testimony.