Burnham not considering public inquiry into UK activities of Jeffrey Epstein
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Key context: <p>Victims’ minister said earlier that PM was ‘looking into’ inquiry into Epstein and another into Mohamed Al Fayed</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2026/aug/05/pc-andrew-harper-police-prisoner-early-release-andy-burnham-kemi-badenoch-labour-conservatives-uk-politics-latest-news-updates">UK politics live – latest updates</a></p></li></ul><p></p><p>Andy Burnham is not actively considering a public inquiry into the actions of Jeffrey Epstein in the UK, despite claims to the contrary, it is understood.</p><p>The victims’ minister, Alex Davies-Jones, said on Tuesday had the prime minister had agreed to meet the sex offender’s victims, was “looking into” an inquiry and was “taking this very seriously”. A separate inquiry into the alleged actions of the former Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed is also being considered. But the Guardian understands a public inquiry is not being actively considered by No 10.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/05/burnham-considering-public-inquiry-jeffrey-epstein-mohamed-al-fayed">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
Victims’ minister said earlier that PM was ‘looking into’ inquiry into Epstein and another into Mohamed Al FayedUK politics live – latest updatesAndy Burnham is not actively considering a public inquiry into the actions of Jeffrey Epstein in the UK, despite claims to the contrary, it is understood.The victims’ minister, Alex Davies-Jones, said on Tuesday had the prime minister had agreed to meet the sex offender’s victims, was “looking into” an inquiry and was “taking this very seriously”. A separate inquiry into the alleged actions of the former Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed is also being considered. But the Guardian understands a public inquiry is not being actively considered by No 10. Continue reading...
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