In an article for The Sun newspaper published on 10 August, Champion argued that the role of the ethnicity of abusers involved in child sexual exploitation gangs is being ignored due to political correctness.
"We must accept that for gang-related child sexual exploitation, the convictions have largely been against British-Pakistani men," she wrote, adding that "the common denominator is their ethnic heritage".
The article provoked criticism, including from fellow Labour MP Naz Shah who called it "irresponsible". However, Communities Secretary Sajid Javid has defended Champion, saying Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn was wrong to sack her.
Corbyn wrong to sack Sarah Champion. We need an honest open debate on child sexual exploitation, including racial motivation
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