The party leader will present his plan to cut knife crime in half over the next ten years, which includes forming a new cross-government “coalition” to work on solutions. This coalition will include relevant organizations and tech businesses, as well as the families of those who have been stabbed and those who have not.
In order to “track progress” toward the goal and encourage collaboration among all stakeholders, Sir Keir has also committed to chairing an annual knife crime summit.
“Knife crime is an issue above and beyond party politics,” he’ll assert. “Action to stop this is needed for the parents of the sons and daughters who never returned home.”
The same heartbreaking tales from bereaved families who suffered from these horrific child killings are told to us much too frequently.
“It is our duty as political leaders of all stripes to work together to end knife crime and keep our young people safe.”
According to Labour statistics, the number of knife-related offenses in England and Wales has increased by 81% since 2015.
The party has promised to increase the penalties for carrying a knife after the election, including the possibility of custody in the most severe cases, and to expand the list of blades that are prohibited.
Additionally, a brand-new initiative called “Young Futures” will be launched to assist youth in nearby towns.
