British Prime Minister Andy Burnham is considering whether to order a public inquiry into Jeffrey Epstein and his alleged actions in the UK, a minister says. Alex Davies-Jones, the victims minister, tells the BBC that Burnham is taking the matter seriously and has agreed to meet some of Epstein’s victims. Davies-Jones adds that the possibility of a full inquiry is being reviewed.
Some reports also mention that the scope may extend beyond Epstein, including allegations involving former Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed. Multiple outlets report that Davies-Jones frames the inquiry prospect as under consideration rather than already approved.
NBC News, RTE News, and Free Malaysia Today all describe the same core position: Burnham is looking at holding a public inquiry related to Epstein’s conduct in Britain, based on the minister’s comments to the BBC. The Daily Mail and The Mirror similarly report that Burnham is exploring an inquiry and that victim engagement is part of the response.
