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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 victims’ 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. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Idris Elba joins PM to launch new anti-knife crime coalition

Idris Elba joins Sir Keir Starmer as he launches the coalition which aims to stop young people from being dragged into violent gangs. The Hollywood star told the knife crime meeting at No 10: “Talk is good, but action is important.” He said it was important there was a coalition of interests involved in the summit. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn