Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleVictims minister Alex Davies-Jones and justice minister Jake Richards initially stated that prime minister Andy Burnham was 'looking into' a public inquiry concerning the activities of convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein in the UK. Despite these ministerial comments, it is now understood that No 10 is not actively considering a public inquiry into Jeffrey Epstein's actions. Prime minister Andy Burnham has committed to meeting with Epstein's victims and assured them he will work towards systemic changes for all victims. A potential inquiry into over 400 allegations of sexual misconduct, including sexual assault, rape and human trafficking, against the late former Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed, is currently under review. Leading Labour campaigners have urged Mr Burnham to launch an 'impunity' inquiry, which would investigate Epstein's UK activities, allegations against Al Fayed, and sexual misconduct claims against West Ham co-owner David Sullivan. In fullAndy Burnham insists no plans for Epstein inquiry – hours after two ministers say government is looking into itMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Downing Street pours cold water on suggestions of Epstein public inquiry
Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleVictims minister Alex Davies-Jones and justice minister Jake Richards initially stated that prime minister Andy Burnham was 'looking into' a public inquiry concerning the activities of convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein in the UK. Despite these ministerial comments, it is now understood that No 10 is not actively considering a public inquiry into Jeffrey Epstein's actions. Prime minister Andy Burnham has committed to meeting with Epstein's victims and assured them he will work towards systemic changes for all victims. A potential inquiry into over 400 allegations of sexual misconduct, including sexual assault, rape and human trafficking, against the late former Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed, is currently under review. Leading Labour campaigners have urged Mr Burnham to launch an 'impunity' inquiry, which would investigate Epstein's UK activities, allegations against Al Fayed, and sexual misconduct claims against West Ham co-owner David Sullivan. In fullAndy Burnham insists no plans for Epstein inquiry – hours after two ministers say government is looking into itMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
