Idris Elba calls for immediate ban on 'zombie' knives
Monday, 8 January 2024 Actor Idris Elba has urged the government to immediately ban machetes and so-called zombie knives, saying it's "time to push the agenda as strongly as we can".
Sir Keir Starmer and actor Idris Elba meet families of knife crime victims to discuss how the problem will be addressed under a Labour government. Speaking to Starmer, one mother, Pastor Lorraine Jones, who lost her son to a sword attack, said “I’ve never had this kind of communication from a person in leadership. I pray you do win.” Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Idris Elba is putting a spotlight on WWII soldiers of color. Elba's latest project is National Geographic's documentary special 'Erased: WW2's Heroes of Color,' a four-part series which Elba serves as executive producer and narrator, unearthing the unsung stories of people of color who served during the 2nd World War. The series weaves a blend of historical dramatizations with curated archival footage and powerful accounts from the veterans' descendants.
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Actor and campaigner Idris Elba said whilst the Government’s plan to ban all types of Zombie-style knives is a move in the right direction, more still needs to be done to effectively close loopholes..
The home secretary has defended the Government’s record on tackling knife crime as he announced next steps to ban zombie-style knives. James Cleverly met police chiefs in Kent to discuss youth..
“Idris Elba has called for more urgent action on youth knife violence – including the immediate banning of machetes and “zombie” knives, and more funding for youth services – saying the time..
Monday, 8 January 2024
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