Former Lambeth children’s services director Annie Hudson pulls out following intense media coverage
A national grooming gang inquiry ordered by Keir Starmer is facing further disruption after one of two candidates who had been shortlisted to lead it withdrew from the process.
Annie Hudson, a former director of children’s services for Lambeth, told survivors on Tuesday that she no longer wanted to be considered after intense media coverage.
Her decision comes after three abuse survivors resigned from their roles on the victims and survivors liaison panel, accusing the Home Office and ministers of sidelining them and manipulating the agenda.
“Elizabeth”, which is not her real name, stepped down on Tuesday, joining Fiona Goddard and Ellie Reynolds, who quit the panel on Monday in protest.
