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Shabana Mahmood: “The Southport Inquiry identified fundamental failings, across many of our public services, in the years leading up to…”

On the recordJuly 2, 2026
The Southport Inquiry identified fundamental failings, across many of our public services, in the years leading up to July 2024. These devastating failures led to the senseless killing of three young girls and violent attacks on others.
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Shabana Mahmood
Labour Party

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Discussing the impact of the Inquiry's findings.

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