Politics · 5 August 2026

Andy Burnham will not hold a UK public inquiry into Jeffrey Epstein

The Prime Minister contradicted his own victims minister, Alex Davies-Jones, who previously suggested an official review was possible. She had told the BBC that Burnham was seriously considering investigating the late sex offender and former Harrods owner Mohamed Fayed. A Downing Street source confirmed no investigation is planned, though Burnham has promised to meet the survivors.

By BriefTea Editorial · 5 August 2026 at 12:20

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