Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has pledged to tackle knife crime head-on by banning the online sale of lethal knives, a move inspired by the tragic death of 16-year-old Ronan Kanda. Ronan was murdered on the streets of Wolverhampton in 2022 with a ninja sword purchased online. In response, Labour proposes Ronan's Law, aiming to prevent such weapons from being easily accessible. Starmer emphasizes that reducing knife crime will be a 'moral mission' for his government, seeking collaboration between ministers, victims, and tech companies to address this issue effectively. This initiative highlights Labour's commitment to enhancing public safety and addressing the root causes of knife crime in the UK.
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This is just another example of the left restricting personal freedoms under the guise of safety; it won't solve the real issues driving knife crime.
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Banning online knife sales feels like a knee-jerk reaction that doesn't tackle the real issues behind knife crime, just puts more restrictions on everyone's freedom.
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It's about time we see meaningful action like Ronan's Law to tackle the epidemic of knife crime, showing a real commitment to community safety and prevention.
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Starmer: Reducing knife crime will be ‘moral mission’ for Labour
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Sir Keir Starmer wants ministers, victims and tech giants to work together to tackle the sale of weapons online and cut crime on the streets. The Labour leader said reducing knife crime will be a “moral mission” if he is in 10 Downing Street after the General Election.
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Starmer pledges to cut knife crime and ban online sale of lethal knives
If elected, Sir Keir Starmer says he will introduce Ronan's Law, named after 16-year-old Ronan Kanda who was murdered with a ninja sword bought online. | ITV National News
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