Keir Starmer highlights the alarming ease with which teens can purchase knives online, calling for stricter regulations to protect children.
Southport: Sir Keir Starmer is sounding the alarm about how easy it is for teenagers to buy knives online. He’s really concerned, especially after a tragic incident where a young killer used a knife bought from Amazon.
This week, a guy named Axel Rudakubana pleaded guilty to murdering three girls at a dance class. It’s one of the worst attacks on kids in the UK in years. Starmer is pushing for online retailers to tighten their checks to prevent this from happening again.
Home Office stats show knife crime is on the rise, with serious offenses in London jumping 16% from last year. Westminster has the highest rate of knife possession, which is pretty alarming.
The government is now looking at new laws that would require anyone buying a knife online to show two forms of ID. They might even have to do a video call to prove their age. It’s a big step, but many think it’s necessary to keep kids safe.
Starmer pointed out that it’s just too easy for kids to get their hands on deadly weapons. He’s calling for better age verification checks for all knife sales online. It’s a serious issue, especially after a 12-year-old was recently stabbed in Birmingham.
Amazon says they take this seriously and have systems in place to verify ages when selling knives. But with the rising knife crime, many are asking if that’s enough. The conversation around this is definitely heating up.
