UK grooming gang inquiry faces further disruption as candidate for leader withdraws
by Rajeev Syal Home affairs editor from World news | The Guardian on (#70XHC)
Former Lambeth children's services director Annie Hudson pulls out following intense media coverage
A national grooming gang inquiry ordered by Keir Starmer is facing further disruption after one of two candidates who had been shortlisted to lead it withdrew from the process.
Annie Hudson, a former director of children's services for Lambeth, told survivors on Tuesday that she no longer wanted to be considered after intense media coverage.
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