The Tories' attempts to force a grooming gang inquiry won't result in a probe - here's why The Conservatives' attempts to force MPs to vote for a statutory inquiry into child sex gangs would not lead to an inquiry, even if it's supported in the Commons.
As part of the ongoing debate on the topic, Tory leader Kemi Badenoch has said her party plans to table an amendment on Wednesday to the Children's Wellbeing Bill to require a statutory inquiry into grooming gangs.
Passing the amendment, however, would not force the government to launch such an inquiry necessarily - and would instead kill the legislation.
By forcing a vote on an amendment - with Labour opposing it - the Conservatives will be able to point to Labour and say they voted against an inquiry.
Writing on X, Ms Badenoch said she hoped "MPs from all parties" would support the inquiry.
