The Shadow Minister for Safeguarding has claimed child rape cover-ups occurred because people feared being labelled "racist" more than they feared failing to protect children.

Katie Lam told GB News: "Unfortunately, and sadly, I think it says something quite dark about where we've ended up in Britain on a few different issues, that so many people were more comfortable aiding and abetting, facilitating and covering up mass child rape than they were of being accused of being racist."

The Shadow Minister for Safeguarding has claimed child rape cover-ups occurred because people feared being labelled "racist" more than they feared failing to protect children.Katie Lam told GB News: "Unfortunately, and sadly, I think it says something quite dark about where we've ended up in Britain...{ai:summary}<p>The Shadow Minister for Safeguarding, Katie Lam, has stated that fears of being labeled "racist" led to cover-ups of child rape in Britain. She expressed concern that individuals prioritized avoiding accusations of racism over the protection of vulnerable children. </p><p>Lam's comments highlight a troubling trend in societal attitudes towards serious issues, suggesting a willingness to overlook crimes for fear of social stigma. #society</p>

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