After several years of divisive debates, the council came to a unanimous decision
Oldham council will request a government-led review into historic child sexual exploitation in the borough following the bombshell report commissioned by Greater Manchester's combined authority.
READ MORE: Sisters and mum made 999 call and text as horror details emerge of Bushey crossbow killings At several council meetings since then, calls for another inquiry have been furiously debated, often accompanied by public protests. The Home Office has rejected previous requests. The council pledged to carry out a 'Telford-style', independent review if the plea is again ignored.
Independent Marc Hince, who seconded the motion, added: "I had the humbling pleasure of meeting some of the survivors recently. For too long this subject has been used as a political football."
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