Oldham councillor Lewis Quigg has hit out at local authorities for their "silence" on grooming gangs, claiming they were "whitewashed" and "hidden away" through fears of "inflaming tensions".

Speaking to GB News, Quigg welcomed the national inquiry in the hope that it will "open the floodgates" on all of those who attempted to "cover-up" the nationwide scandal.

Oldham councillor Lewis Quigg has hit out at local authorities for their "silence" on grooming gangs, claiming they were "whitewashed" and "hidden away" through fears of "inflaming tensions".Speaking to GB News, Quigg welcomed the national inquiry in the hope that it will "open the floodgates" on al...{ai:summary}<p>Oldham councillor Lewis Quigg criticized local authorities for their lack of transparency regarding grooming gangs, alleging that issues were deliberately concealed to avoid escalating tensions. He expressed hope that the national inquiry will reveal those responsible for the cover-up of this scandal. #crime</p>

WATCH: Oldham councillor tells GB News that grooming gang findings were 'hidden away'

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