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'Sex, gangs and poor white girls' – unpicking the narratives
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BRITAIN’S biggest sex scandal been transformed into a story of our times, and a contentious political fiction. But it’s standing in the way of truth and justice for the victims, families and communities where child sexual exploitation is industrialised.
“If protecting children makes you a fascist, so be it.” It’s a compelling narrative, put to good use by those who wish to fan the flames of division, or capitalise on public outrage for political gain; but it is just that.
A political fiction, with smoke and mirrors, intrigue and controversy, a loose collection of unrelated, unproven statistics, removed from any context and woven together with the thread of conspiracy, a story spun over a quarter of a century serving many masters, instilling fear.
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