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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Burnham Considers Public Inquiry Into Epstein's UK Links
Caption: Burnham Considers Public Inquiry Into Epstein's UK Links. Prime Minister Andy Burnham is considering launching a public inquiry into the UK activities of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, according to Victims Minister Alex Davies-Jones. Davies-Jones said Burnham had agreed to meet Epstein's victims and was reviewing what action could now be taken since becoming prime minister. She also revealed the government is examining whether allegations involving former Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed could be included as part of any wider inquiry. Davies-Jones said she raised the proposal with Burnham and Cabinet Secretary Dame Antonia Romeo after returning to government and had been assured the issue was being taken seriously. She said the prime minister is now reviewing the available evidence before deciding whether a public inquiry should go ahead and what its scope could be. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,UK Prime Minster,Andy Burnham,considering,launching,public inquiry,UK Activities,sex offender,Jeffrey Epstein,Victims minister,Alex Davies-Jones,Mohamed Al Fayed,survivors,government
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