Burnham considering public inquiry into UK activities of Jeffrey Epstein
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Key context: <p>Minister says PM has agreed to meet victims of sex offender and could launch separate inquiry into Mohamed Al Fayed</p><p></p><p>Andy Burnham is considering launching a public inquiry into the UK activities of the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, a minister has said.</p><p>The victims minister, Alex Davies-Jones, said the prime minister had agreed to meet Epstein’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.</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.
Minister says PM has agreed to meet victims of sex offender and could launch separate inquiry into Mohamed Al FayedAndy Burnham is considering launching a public inquiry into the UK activities of the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, a minister has said.The victims minister, Alex Davies-Jones, said the prime minister had agreed to meet Epstein’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. Continue reading...
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