Appalling cases have already been uncovered in Rochdale, Rotherham, Derby, Bristol and Oxfordshire. The Home Secretary yesterday warned there is worse to come.
Days after she named a new panel to head the inquiry into abuse in England and Wales, she warned the trail would lead "into our schools, hospitals, churches, youth clubs and other institutions that should have been places of safety but instead became places of the most appalling abuse".
For too long complaints were trivialised, dismissed or swept under the carpet. Ms May's comments this weekend show her commitment to champion this issue on behalf of the victims and survivors, who have had the courage to speak out to save the next generation of children.
Although it had a difficult beginning, the Home Secretary now has confidence in the inquiry to get to the truth. However it is important that it does not take too long.
This must not become another Bloody Sunday or Chilcot inquiry that drains the public purse for years on end.
The victims and survivors deserve swift justice and peace of mind that the next generation will not suffer at the hands of abusers as they have done.
Free to mark VE Day
SPONTANEOUS celebrations erupted throughout the Allied world to mark the end of the Second World War in Europe.
More than a million people gathered on the streets of London to cheer victory over Hitler and the Nazis and the carnival atmosphere even allowed a young Princess Elizabeth to wander among the crowds.
So it is only fitting the 70th anniversary of VE Day be celebrated in as much colourful glory as it was on May 8, 1945.
Her Majesty hopes to attend the festivities but if the outcome of the election is unclear on May 7, it is only right she distance herself from the political squabbles that will ensue.
These may be uncertain times for Britain, but the VE Day anniversary will serve as a reminder of the extraordinary sacrifices made by those who fought for the freedoms upon which our democracy depends.
Marvellous mothers
IF YOU are a mother you'll no doubt be reading this over breakfast in bed. For this is the one day that unsung heroes of the household should be well and truly spoiled.
Mothers and daughters always have a unique bond, and today has extra significance for Gregory's Girl star Clare Grogan, as it marks 10 years since she adopted daughter Elle after years trying for her own baby.
Her story shows that a mother's bond transcends biology.
As Robert Browning wrote of motherhood: All love begins and ends there.