'It needs to be immediate': Idris Elba says zombie knife ban start date is 'far too long away'
Thursday, 25 January 2024 Idris Elba has said the start date for the government's zombie knife ban is "far too long away" and called for additional support for community groups tackling knife crime.
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 in the system. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us...
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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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..