Why is the Southport stabbing not being classed as a terror attack?

"Despite the new charges, police have confirmed that the mass stabbing in Southport is not being treated as a terrorist attack, as they do not believe a terrorist ideology inspired it."

"The fresh charges have led to accusations of a cover-up by Tory leadership hopeful Robert Jenrick, who questioned the delay in announcing the terror charge."

"In the Commons, Sir Keir Starmer emphasized the importance of supporting the police’s investigation into the Southport case rather than undermining it."

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