Burnham 'looking into' conducting Epstein inquiry, says victims minister
Alex Davies-Jones tells BBC Newsnight she discussed an inquiry with the PM when she was re-appointed as minister.
Former Victims Minister Alex Davies-Jones has clarified that Prime Minister Andy Burnham is not actively pursuing a public inquiry into Jeffrey Epstein's UK activities, despite initial reports. Davies-Jones, who resigned from Sir Keir Starmer's government in May and was later reappointed as Victims Minister, stated that Burnham is "looking into" the possibility of an inquiry but has not yet decided.
She emphasized that Burnham has assured her that he will meet with Epstein's victims and work towards systemic change for all victims. The confusion arose after Davies-Jones discussed the inquiry with Burnham and cabinet members during her re-appointment. Labour campaigners had previously suggested holding a full public inquiry into Epstein and other allegations against powerful men.
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