For years, victims of grooming gangs felt ignored, dismissed and forgotten.
Many lost faith that anyone in power would ever listen to them.
Rupert Lowe didnโt have to take this on. He could have chosen an easier path, avoided the controversy and stayed silent.
Instead, he launched an inquiry into one of the most difficult and sensitive issues in Britain, knowing full well it would bring relentless abuse, fierce criticism and countless death threats.
Most people would have walked away.
He didnโt.
Whatever you think of Rupert Loweโs politics, standing up for victims when it comes at such a personal cost takes courage.
For many survivors, this isnโt about politics.
Itโs about finally being heard.
Itโs about knowing that someone was willing to say their suffering matters and that the truth deserves to be uncovered and that JUSTICE is going to be served.
That takes conviction.
That takes courage.
And yes, that takes incredible guts and huge balls.