UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is considering whether to hold a public inquiry into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his alleged actions in the United Kingdom, a victims minister says. Alex Davies-Jones, speaking to the BBC Newsnight, says Burnham has agreed to meet Epstein’s victims and is taking their accounts seriously. Multiple outlets report that the government does not currently plan an inquiry, but that the prime minister is looking into the prospect of one. The minister also indicates that a separate inquiry into allegations involving former Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed is being considered. The reporting presents the inquiry as under review rather than confirmed, with the government emphasizing planned engagement with victims while discussing possible next steps on accountability and scrutiny. Overall, sources agree that Burnham’s position is still being assessed and that any public inquiry—either focused on Epstein or also covering alleged related abuse by other figures—has not been formally established.