They can't hide this any longer... (Russell Brand)

A crowdfunded rape gang inquiry led by independent MP Rupert Lowe is now underway, promising to hear directly from survivors, whistleblowers, and experts after years of what critics describe as fragmented and inadequate official responses. The inquiry raises serious questions about institutional failures, transparency in court reporting, and whether authorities ignored or suppressed warnings about grooming gangs across the UK. With over £600,000 raised privately, the effort also exposes tensions between government inaction and public demand for accountability — and could carry major political consequences if new evidence emerges.



[Posted at the SpookyWeather2 blog, February 19, 2026.]