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What the facts actually say about the far-right’s ‘grooming gangs’ obsession

As new inquiries look set to take place we debunk some of the most outrageous claims made by Elon Musk and Nigel Farage.

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Diyora Shadijanova and The Lead
Jan 16, 2025
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A sign held at the Blackpool far-right protests in summer 2024 Pic: Michael Holmes/The Blackpool Lead

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