Tensions flared on GB News this morning as presenter Michelle Dewberry became visibly enraged during a discussion
about grooming gangs with former Labour advisor Scarlett MccGwire.
The fiery exchange centered around the public’s renewed focus on the issue
after Elon Musk criticized Labour leader Keir Starmer for failing to take action on the sexual exploitation of children in the UK.
Dewberry expressed her frustration with MccGwire’s apparent dismissal of the issue, accusing her of “turning a blind eye” to the problem.
She questioned why MccGwire, a paid current affairs commentator, hadn’t taken the time to properly research the topic, especially when it had been dominating headlines internationally.
Dewberry passionately argued that understanding the magnitude of the issue was crucial, saying, “I can’t understand that you don’t want to read and understand what has happened to these girls.”
The presenter’s anger grew as she continued to criticize MccGwire for her lack of engagement with the survivors’ testimonies. Dewberry pointed out that MccGwire had previously admitted she had not read the transcripts of the victims, despite being asked about them in a prior discussion. Dewberry couldn’t fathom how MccGwire could remain so detached from the issue, calling it “unacceptable” and accusing her of not fully grasping the severity of the situation.
MccGwire, however, defended her stance, stating that she didn’t believe reading the details of the abuse would make her feel any more strongly about the need for action. She acknowledged the horror of the situation, expressing sympathy for the victims and criticizing the institutions that had failed them, including social workers, police, and local authorities. She added that the sheer horror of the abuse made it difficult for her to engage with the explicit details.
Despite MccGwire’s defense, Dewberry was unrelenting. She argued that it was not just the failure of individual social workers or local officials that was at fault, but the collective failure of politicians who had not called for a full national inquiry into the scale of grooming gangs in the UK. Dewberry voiced her frustration, saying, “I’ll tell you what makes me feel sick, the fact that people still have not cottoned onto the absolute disgusting nature of what has happened to these people.”
She further emphasized that grooming gangs are still likely operating in towns and cities across the country, suggesting that the issue has not been adequately addressed by those in power. Dewberry passionately demanded a full inquiry into the matter, stating, “It’s not acceptable for people in the media to say, ‘you know what? I’m going to turn a blind eye to this.’”
MccGwire attempted to defend her position by stating that she had discussed the issue with politicians and that she wasn’t ignoring the problem. She also claimed that Dewberry was unfairly placing the blame solely on her shoulders. However, Dewberry did not back down, stating, “Well I’m sick of it. I think, especially if you’re a paid current affairs commentator, you have to make sure that you understand the issues of which we’re discussing.”
The heated exchange highlighted the growing public frustration with the lack of action and accountability regarding grooming gangs in the UK. While both Dewberry and MccGwire agreed that the victims had been horribly let down, their differing perspectives on how to address the issue created a clear divide between them. Dewberry’s insistence on a national inquiry and her frustration with the media and politicians’ failure to engage with the issue left a strong impression on viewers, reflecting the ongoing urgency for change in how grooming gangs are addressed in the UK.
This debate on GB News is part of a broader conversation about the need for better protection of vulnerable children and the importance of holding both local authorities and political leaders accountable for their role in addressing these issues. As the conversation continues to unfold, many are calling for a more comprehensive investigation into the full extent of grooming gang activity in the UK, as well as meaningful action to prevent further harm to vulnerable children.
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