Starmer Announces Inquiry After Southport Child Murders

Following the guilty plea of Axel Rudakubana for the murders of three young girls in Southport, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a public inquiry to investigate systemic failures that led to the tragedy. Rudakubana, who had been flagged to the Prevent program multiple times due to concerns about his violent interests, was allowed to carry out the attack, raising serious questions about the effectiveness of state interventions. Starmer described the case as a 'moment of trauma for the nation' and acknowledged that the state had 'failed in its ultimate duty' to protect the victims. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper emphasized the need to uncover the truth about how such failures occurred and what changes are necessary to prevent future incidents. The attack, which also left additional victims injured, has incited public outrage and accusations of a cover-up regarding Rudakubana's background. Critics have called for accountability and thorough investigation into the actions of various agencies involved.