Idris Elba 'work begins now' to tackle knife crime

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Published on September 9, 2024 - Duration: 01:03s

Idris Elba 'work begins now' to tackle knife crime

Sir Keir Starmer has promised action to tackle the online sale of deadly weapons as he hosted a summit with knife crime campaigners including Luther star Idris Elba and victimsโ€™ families.

The Hollywood actor, who met Sir Keir during the election campaign to push for action on knife crime, said it was important there was a coalition of interests involved in the first summit, which is expected to become an annual event.

Elba called the meeting a "positive step in the right direction".

Report by Covellm.

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