UK Counter-Extremism Measures to Be Reviewed After Southport Murders

The murders of three young girls at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class, and misinformation on social media about the attacker, triggered riots last summer.
UK Counter-Extremism Measures to Be Reviewed After Southport Murders
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer delivers a statement at 10 Downing Street in London on Jan. 21, 2025. Henry Nicholls/PA
Chris Summers
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British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said on Tuesday the murder of three girls at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in Southport by a teenager who had been referred to the government’s anti-extremism program three times, must lead to “fundamental change” in how the British state protects its citizens.

His comments followed the announcement on Monday of a public inquiry into the incident, which sparked riots across the country.

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Chris Summers is a UK-based journalist covering a wide range of national stories, with a particular interest in crime, policing and the law.