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Yvette Cooper In Angry Commons Clash With Chris Philp Amid Southport 'Cover Up' Row
Home secretary Yvette Cooper clashed with Chris Philp in the Commons amid the ongoing row over the government’s decision to initially withhold information about Southport killer Axel Rudukabana. The pair went head-to-head as Cooper revealed more details about the public inquiry which will be held into the murder of three young girls at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in the town last summer.
Yvette Cooper announces public inquiry into Southport attack
Axel Rudakubana pleaded guilty to killing three girls at a dance class in Southport in July 2024, as well as a terrorist offence
Yvette Cooper clashes with Tory counterpart over disclosure of Southport attack details
The Home Secretary stressed that what could be made public had been limited to avoid prejudicing the trail until yesterday when Axel Rudakubana, 18, pleaded guilty to murdering three girls at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in Southport, Merseyside, in July.
Police were called to Rudakubana’s home five times before Southport attacks, Yvette Cooper says
Police were called to Rudakubana’s home five times before Southport attacks, Yvette Cooper says - Multiple agencies failed to identify the ‘terrible danger’ posed by the 18-year-old, the home secretary said,
Yvette Cooper appeals for legal process to be allowed to 'take its course' ahead of Southport murder trial
Axel Rudakubana, 18, stands trial for the murders of Alice da Silva Aguiar, nine, Bebe King, six, and Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven
Southport murders trial: Yvette Cooper calls for calm
Yvette Cooper has called for calm so justice can be done ahead of the trial of the man accused of murdering three girls at a Taylor Swift themed dance class in Southport...
Cooper: A 'total disgrace' that Southport attacker could buy knife off Amazon
Yvette Cooper told the House of Commons it was a 'total disgrace' that Axel Rudakubana could buy a knife off Amazon at 17,as she set out details for the public inquiry into the Southport attack. She told MPs she has ordered a “thorough review” of Axel Rudakubana’s referrals to the Prevent anti-terror programme “to identify what changes are needed to make sure serious cases are not missed”.
Yvette Cooper fury at Amazon 'disgrace' after Southport killer buys knife online
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper vowed to act after killer Axel Rudakubana was "easily able" to buy a knife on Amazon despite having previous convictions for violence. She said: "That's a total disgrace and it must change.
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Yvette Cooper says Islamist referrals to Prevent are 'too low'. But critics disagree
Data suggests that Muslims are more likely than others to be wrongly referred to the counter-extremism programme ...
Cooper orders review of anti-terror programme so ‘serious cases are not missed’
The Home Secretary has ordered a “thorough review” of the Southport killer’s referrals to the Prevent anti-terror programme ...
Key move by Keir Starmer and Yvette Cooper left UK in dangerous vacuum
Kier Starmer’s belated acknowledgment of these failures — describing them as “leaping off the page” — is cold comfort to the ...
Cooper announces 'rapid national audit' into grooming gangs, plus new local inquiries
The government today announced a new national-level "rapid audit" of grooming gangs, plus up to five new local inquiries.
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What is the UK's Prevent programme and why is it being reviewed?
UK PM Keir Starmer has appointed David Anderson to investigate Prevent - but why was it introduced? And what do its critics ...
Cooper warns of ‘rising youth violence and extremism’ after Axel Rudakubana Southport murders – latest
Cooper warns of ‘rising youth violence and extremism’ after Axel Rudakubana Southport murders – latest - Home secretary warns ...
Cooper announces inquiries into grooming gangs
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has announced plans for a nationwide review of grooming gang evidence and five government-backed ...
UK Ministers Back Plans for New Chinese Embassy After Trade Trip
The UK’s foreign secretary and home secretary have intervened in a dispute over plans for a new Chinese Embassy on the edge ...