Female survivors of grooming gangs demand apology from Nigel Farage

Exclusive: Five women said Reform leader's comments that they were victims of other types of sexual abuse were degrading'

Five women have asked for an apology from Nigel Farage after he suggested they were not victims of grooming gangs.

Last week, they wrote to Keir Starmer saying they would only remain on a panel advising the government's inquiry into the issue if the safeguarding minister Jess Phillips stayed in post and anyone who believes their evidence should be included" could contribute.