Labour’s ‘Moral Mission’: Sir Keir Starmer Vows to Halve Knife Crime in a Decade Amidst Election Promises

Sir Keir Starmer has committed to making the reduction of knife crime a key ethical objective for the Labour Party, should they come to power in the next general election. He plans to collaborate with families of victims and those who have survived attacks, setting a goal to reduce such crimes by 50% over a decade. However, the Conservative Party criticizes his previous leadership at the Crown Prosecution Service, arguing that Labour's strategy would regress national progress to its starting point.

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Monday, June 24, 2024, 10:

Sir Keir Starmer is set to declare tackling knife crime as a key ethical commitment for the Labour Party, should they emerge victorious in the general election scheduled for July 4.

The head of the party will present his strategy to reduce knife crime by 50% within a decade. This includes forming a new interdepartmental group that will collaborate on finding solutions, incorporating input from the families of victims, survivors, technology firms, and pertinent groups.

Sir Keir will also commit to overseeing an annual summit on knife crime to monitor advancements toward the goal and will call on representatives from all political groups to collaborate on addressing this issue.

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"He will assert that knife crime transcends political affiliations," he will declare. "For the parents mourning the loss of sons and daughters who never returned, immediate measures to eradicate this blight are imperative."

Time and again, we encounter the same heart-wrenching tales from families mourning loved ones lost to heinous killings committed by juveniles.

"As elected officials across the political spectrum, it is incumbent upon us to collaborate in putting an end to knife crime and ensuring the safety of our youth."

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Data provided by the Labour Party indicates that offenses involving knives have increased by 81% since 2015 throughout England and Wales.

The party has committed to implementing tougher measures post-election, such as enhancing the consequences for possessing a knife, which could involve jail time in severe instances, and expanding the array of prohibited knives.

They are also set to launch a new initiative called "Young Futures" to assist youths in surrounding neighborhoods.

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"Reducing incidents of knife crime will be a key ethical endeavor for the upcoming Labour administration," Sir Keir will state.

"Our newly established interagency alliance is committed to prioritizing the needs and voices of those affected by knife crime, collaborating closely with victims and their families. This partnership aims to implement the most significant measures in decades to eradicate this devastating issue."

Conservative policing minister Chris Philph criticized Labour leader Keir Starmer's tenure at the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), alleging that under his leadership, convictions for weapon possession declined.

"He also noted that since 2010, the Conservatives have reduced crime by 54% and have added 20,000 police officers to the force since 2019."

"We are advancing our strategy to hire an additional 8,000 police officers."

"The options in the upcoming election are straightforward: either implementing stricter crime policies with Rishi Sunak and the Conservative Party, or reverting to old methods with Keir Starmer and the traditional Labour Party, who have repeatedly struggled to address criminal issues effectively."

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On Tuesday, the Conservative Party will reaffirm its commitment to reducing immigration numbers, positioning itself as the sole supporter of the Rwanda deportation strategy for asylum seekers who reach the UK via small boats.

They will also commit to decreasing lawful immigration, setting a yearly limit on the number of visas issued for employment or family reunification purposes.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak stated, "The level of migration is excessively high, and the Conservative Party has a definitive strategy to reduce it."

"Labour plans to immediately discard our Rwanda proposal if they come into power, even though various European nations are considering similar approaches to address their migration challenges."

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