Yvette Cooper MP, Labour’s Shadow Home Secretary, said:

“The Prime Minister is right to intervene to demand a proper investigation into the allegations of child abuse not being acted upon by the Home Office, because we have not had answers from the Home Secretary.

“The Prime Minister should ensure that  the action now taken by the Home office amounts to a proper investigation into what happened and also that Theresa May publish the full review conducted in 2013.

“We also need assurance that the police have been given full information now and are investigating any abuse allegations or crimes that may have been committed.

“The Prime Minister should also establish an overarching review led by child protection experts to draw together the results from all these different cases, investigations and institutional inquiries. This should make sure that inquiries have been as full as needed and we learn all the lessons and make comprehensive recommendations to keep children safe in the future.”