Everything you need to know as MPs vote on new grooming gangs inquiry - and why it will fail

The Tories are pushing for a new grooming inquiry in an amendment to Labour’s child safety Bill - but even if it passes, it’s unlikely a inquiry will be launched

The warning for snow comes amid continued weather disruption at airports and schools across the UK

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Overnight on Wednesday, temperatures fell to as low as minus 12C at Tulloch Bridge in Scotland

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The warning for snow comes amid continued weather disruption at airports and schools across the UK

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Overnight on Wednesday, temperatures fell to as low as minus 12C at Tulloch Bridge in Scotland

The warning for snow comes amid continued weather disruption at airports and schools across the UK

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A convicted predator who groomed, and attempted to kill, a 15-year-old girl sent disturbing voice notes to his victim’s family on Snapchat.

Sir Keir Starmer is expected to discuss cooperation on the issue with Emmanuel Macron on Thursday

MPs rejected a Conservative bid to push for another national inquiry into grooming gangs by 364 votes to 111 in a vote in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 8 January.

The amendment to Labour’s flagship Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill received 111 Ayes and 364 Noes, majority 253.

The amendment to Labour’s flagship Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill received 111 Ayes and 364 Noes 

The child was rushed to hospital but was pronounced dead

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The warning for snow comes amid continued weather disruption at airports and schools across the UK

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