A recent police review in London has uncovered over 4,000 potential child sexual exploitation cases, prompting renewed scrutiny of Mayor Sadiq Khan. These cases, stemming from approximately 12,000 reports since 2010, had many previously closed without further action. The Metropolitan Police has referred these cases to the National Crime Agency for assessment. This development contradicts Khan's past statements where he claimed there were no indications of grooming gangs in London. Critics have accused him of gaslighting, highlighting the extensive number of potential victims. Khan's office now asserts he supports thorough investigations, a stance questioned given his earlier denials. This situation mirrors a broader pattern of institutional failure and political inaction regarding grooming scandals. Investigations have previously revealed exploitation operations targeting vulnerable children. A consistent theme has been the authorities' slow response and prioritization of community relations over child safety. Attempts to address these issues have been hampered by redacted files and unrecorded perpetrator backgrounds. Past reports have also suggested a deliberate narrative to downplay the ethnicity of perpetrators. This has led to accusations that political motivations, such as maintaining a narrative of successful multiculturalism, have overshadowed child protection. Working-class girls have disproportionately suffered from this neglect. While London's current review indicates a broader mix of offender backgrounds, the scale of ignored abuse remains a concern. Reinvestigating these cases will require significant additional resources. Questions are being raised about official knowledge, premature file closures, and the prioritization of sensitivities over safety. This revelation follows a separate report detailing a national campaign of abuse against girls. The article concludes by suggesting that true justice requires accountability for those who prioritized political expediency over child safety.