Home Secretary Yvette Cooper emphasized the urgency of halving knife crime over the next decade, highlighting a series of legislative measures focused on stricter control of weapons and anti-social behavior.
Cooper’s speech included a poignant tribute to Pooja Kanda, whose son was a victim of knife crime, illustrating the personal impact of the violence the government seeks to control.
The Labour Party is positioning itself as the "party of law and order," proposing new laws against weapons and stronger penalties for tech companies that facilitate their sale.
In 2023-2024, knife crime incidents rose to over 50,000, showcasing the challenge faced by the government as it aims to implement new strategies to combat the problem.
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