Fiona Goddard joins Liz Truss to tell her story as a survivor of grooming gang abuse in Bradford and to explain how police, social services, schools and local institutions failed vulnerable girls.

In this powerful interview, Fiona describes being placed in care, being targeted as a child, the failures of safeguarding systems, the culture of victim-blaming, and why she believes Bradford must be central to any serious investigation into grooming gangs.

They discuss:

Fiona Goddard’s experience in Bradford

grooming gangs and child sexual exploitation

failures by police, social services and safeguarding bodies

the role of political correctness and institutional fear

why victims were ignored

the national inquiry into grooming gangs

what must change to protect children

The UK government published the final terms of reference for the Independent Inquiry into Grooming Gangs on 31 March 2026, and the inquiry began work on 13 April 2026.

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Viktor Orbán has been ousted after 16 years as Hungary’s Prime Minister in a seismic election result that could reshape European politics.

In this episode of The Liz Truss Show, Liz is joined by Philip Pilkington to break down why Orbán lost, whether the cost of living crisis sealed his fate, and what this means for the future of conservatism in Europe.

They explore the role of the European Union, claims of foreign interference, the rise of Peter Magyar, and whether Hungary’s political direction is about to fundamentally change.

With warnings of a looming energy crisis, fuel shortages, and growing economic instability across Europe, could this election trigger a wider political shift across the West?

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Andrew Lilico of Europe Economics joins Liz Truss to break down why the UK economy remains stuck in stagnation despite promises of growth.

They discuss the role of the Bank of England, the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR), fiscal rules, and why all major parties—Labour, Conservative, and Reform—appear unwilling to challenge the current economic framework.

Is Britain trapped in a policy “doom loop”? Are politicians avoiding real change? And what would it take to reset the UK economy?

This interview explores the structural issues behind low growth, high spending, and political hesitation—and whether meaningful reform is still possible.

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