Jess Phillips11 hrs agoGovernment spends £53m on domestic violence programmeThe money will expand an existing pilot which works with perpetrators to help them resolve personal issues.11 hrs ago2 Jun 2025Minister apologises for grooming gangs report delayHome Office minister Jess Phillips tells MPs an audit into grooming gangs will be published "very shortly".2 Jun 202528 Apr 2025More local grooming inquiries expected - ministerThe Conservatives said the local reviews would "not do" and repeated calls for a national investigation.28 Apr 202517 Apr 2025'Romeo and Juliet' clause exempts consensual teen sexThe Crime and Policing Bill puts a new duty on teachers, GPs, and other professionals to report concerns or face criminal sanctions. 17 Apr 202510 Apr 2025Local grooming gang reviews will go ahead, says CooperThe Home Office says it is wrong to claim the government is cancelling local child sexual abuse inquiries.10 Apr 202518 Feb 2025Man jailed for abusive emails to politiciansJack Bennett pleaded guilty to five charges and was jailed for 28 weeks at Exeter Magistrates Court.18 Feb 20259 Jan 2025Calls for more support for Jess PhillipsEmma Ambler, whose sister and nieces were killed, defends the minister after comments by Elon Musk.9 Jan 20258 Jan 2025Local abuse inquiry could shape government thinkingJess Phillips says a locally led inquiry into abuse is the "only model" she has seen work.8 Jan 20258 Jan 2025Musk's 'disinformation' endangering me, says PhillipsThe tech billionaire and Trump adviser has fiercely criticised the safeguarding minister in recent days.8 Jan 2025...