EasyJet is under scrutiny after a breastfeeding mother, Daisy Crawford, reported a distressing experience at Bristol Airport, where she was informed she would be charged an additional £50 for carrying breast milk and a pump on her flight to Belfast. The incident, which occurred on April 27, has sparked a debate over airline policies regarding the transportation of breast milk and the treatment of passengers in sensitive situations.

Ms. Crawford described the staff's demeanor as 'stony faced' and lacking in understanding, exacerbating her distress. She emphasized the importance of the breast milk for her premature baby, a detail she felt was overlooked by the airline personnel. The situation escalated when she was told she had 'no choice' but to pay the fee unless she could fit all her items into a single cabin bag, a task that proved impossible without sacrificing personal belongings.

The mother of three attempted to access online guidelines for traveling with breast milk but was hindered by poor signal. She recounted being told by staff, 'we've given you time,' a statement that only added to her frustration. The incident highlights the challenges faced by breastfeeding mothers when navigating airline policies and the need for greater sensitivity and clarity from airlines.

EasyJet has yet to publicly respond to the incident, but the story has ignited a conversation on social media about the rights of breastfeeding mothers and the importance of accommodating their needs without imposing undue financial or emotional burdens. As the debate continues, many are calling for airlines to review their policies to prevent similar situations in the future.

London's Metropolitan Police has reversed its longstanding position on grooming gangs in the capital, acknowledging for the first time that it has multiple active investigations into group-based child sexual exploitation. The shift came after an investigation by MyLondon and The Daily Express challenged official statements from both police leadership and Mayor Sadiq Khan, who had consistently maintained there were "no reports" or "no indication" of Rochdale or Rotherham-style rape gangs operating in London.

The investigation uncovered evidence from four separate His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services reports spanning 2016 to 2025 that documented at least six potential victims of grooming gang abuse. These case studies, which the Mayor of London personally responded to according to public statements, described children as young as 13 being exploited by groups of predatory men. The reports detailed how girls were plied with drugs and alcohol, raped in hotels by multiple perpetrators, and subjected to life-threatening situations.

Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley revealed to Assembly Members at City Hall that the force now acknowledges a "steady flow" of live multi-offender child sexual exploitation investigations and a "very significant" number of historic cases requiring reinvestigation. The commissioner estimated these reviews would cost "millions of pounds a year, for several years" to properly investigate, contradicting previous assertions that the force had "not seen" such cases in London.

Political figures including Reform UK MP Lee Anderson and Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp have criticized the mayor's handling of the situation, with Anderson stating there is "real, credible evidence that grooming gangs exist in London" and Philp alleging that Khan is "facilitating a cover-up." A spokesman for the mayor maintained that Khan has "always been clear that the safety of Londoners is his top priority" and remains "committed to doing all he can to protect children in London."