Grooming gangs taskforce: defying political correctness or dog whistle politics?

Use of ethnicity data to crack down on child exploitation criticised but could prove popular with public

Rishi Sunak and Suella Braverman unveiling the new taskforce in Rochdale, 3 April 2023
Rishi Sunak and Suella Braverman are ‘stepping up the pre-election battle over law and order’
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Rishi Sunak has attracted support and condemnation over his claims that political correctness has fuelled the sexual exploitation of children by hindering efforts to crack down on grooming gangs.

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