Parents have a role to play in stopping their children from carrying knives, Labour leader Keir Starmer warns as he unveils plan to tackle 'epidemic' – and end 'apology letters' that let youths with blades dodge charges

Labour leader suggested parents should consider handing knives into amnesties By Harriet…

Keir Starmer says he will end 'apology letters' that allow youths to dodge knife crime charges and vows anyone using or carrying a blade will face 'real consequences'

Every offender would be given a ‘bespoke action plan’ to prevent reoffending…