Child grooming gangs are reportedly operating in London at levels described as "more catastrophic" than anywhere else in the UK, according to a care sector activist and abuse survivor. This assessment has drawn sharp criticism of London Mayor Sadiq Khan, who has been accused of ignoring or downplaying the issue. During Mayor's question time, Khan was challenged on the matter but was perceived as evasive. Campaigners and commentators have called for greater accountability, with some questioning Khan's suitability for office. Meanwhile, in Greater Manchester, over 1,000 grooming gang suspects are under investigation, despite local Mayor Andy Burnham asserting that the gangs have been addressed. The situation has sparked wider public concern about child safeguarding in major UK cities.