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Lawmakers from the ruling Labour Party have slammed the opposition for attempting to kill the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill by tabling an amendment that would force the new inquiry, while blocking the bill at the same time.
The amendment to the Children's Wellbeing Bill was rejected by 364 to 111, triggering a clash between the PM and opposition leader. (Reuters Photo)
New Delhi,UPDATED: Jan 9, 2025 07:00 IST
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British MPs reject Conservative Party's grooming gangs inquiry bidLabour slams Conservatives for blocking Children's Wellbeing and Schools BillVote ends with 364 against and 111 for, majority of 253British lawmakers have voted against an attempt by the opposition Conservative Party to launch a new national inquiry into the grooming gangs scandal.
Lawmakers from the ruling Labour Party have slammed the opposition for attempting to kill the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill by tabling an amendment that would force the national inquiry, while blocking the bill at the same time.
Following a lengthy debate on Wednesday evening in the House of Commons, which also witnessed a fierce clash between Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch, the amendment was voted down by 364 to 111, a majority of 253.
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Karishma Saurabh Kalita
Published On:
Jan 9, 2025
