The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, and several politicians have called for a ban on zombie-style knives and machetes, citing the ease of access for teenagers to these dangerous weapons. They criticize the government for delays in legislation and urge the Home Secretary, James Cleverly, to toughen up laws to end the sale of these lethal weapons. Labour has introduced a Bill to ban zombie knives, with Keir Starmer vowing to get them off the streets if elected as Prime Minister. The issue has gained momentum with cross-party support for the ban.
'We have to do something about these extraordinary, extravagant knives.' 'You can still buy zombie knives online and it's not good enough and we need to get much tougher,' says Shadow Attorney General @EmilyThornberry. #PoliticsHub https://t.co/GlTNastFii 📺 Sky 501/ YouTube https://t.co/yxia76jqg2
NEXT ON @GBNEWS I'll speak to Labour's Emily Thornberry, on their proposed crackdown on zombie knives. Will it work? How will they enforce it?
It’s easier for a teenager to buy a zombie knife than a lottery ticket. For years the Tories have promised legislation to ban their sale, but nothing has changed. Labour will act to ensure these dangerous weapons are no longer sold across our city and country. https://t.co/nJYGSfZWJb
The Tories have failed to keep our streets safe. @UKLabour would introduce a proper ban on these lethal weapons once and for all. https://t.co/Zwo1sX5MfU
Coverage of my speech yesterday introducing a Bill to ban zombie knives, machetes & swords - horrific weapons which inflict devastating injuries & claim lives Where the Tories have failed, Labour will act to remove these lethal weapons from our streets https://t.co/ZmR94Zyzfp
With @Keir_Starmer as Prime Minister, Labour will ban killer zombie knives for good. https://t.co/uNf0ztV4Kc
I'm backing @helenhayes_'s Offensive Weapons Bill to ban zombie knives. These horrific knives cause so many deaths & serious injuries. The Govt's delays puts lives at risk. Zombie-style knives & machetes don't belong on our streets and I join @MayorofLondon's calls to ban them. https://t.co/xuyFcnXkfR
Exclusive: Keir Starmer vows to finally get zombie knives off the streets with comprehensive ban Labour also will stop kids getting their hands on bladed weapons online https://t.co/wnnUDXTNpX
We’ve repeatedly been promised legislation from the Government to ban the sale of zombie knives and machetes, but years later, there has been no action. These delays must end. Legislation needs to be toughened up to stop the sale of these dangerous weapons on our streets. https://t.co/xBPA76FyZk
The government has had ample time to ban the sale of zombie knives but they have simply failed to prioritise this issue If they won't act, Labour will. Today I introduced a Bill to ban the sale, marketing & possession of these lethal weapons #StopKnifeCrime https://t.co/IEFTODQIAC
Proud to support this important Ten Minute Rule Bill by my colleague @helenhayes_ to ban offensive weapons including zombie knives. We’ve seen 13 stabbings in Warwick & Leamington in the last 5 years, the most recent only this month. We need urgent action to tackle this problem. https://t.co/4XeijZwkjo
After seeing the devastating impact knives have had in my constituency, I'm pleased to back this important bill by @helenhayes_ to ban zombie knives. These horrific weapons have no place on our streets and I urge the Government to take urgent action now. #DontStopYourFuture https://t.co/3GNf10UXrE
Mayor of London @SadiqKhan calls on the Home Secretary to finally ban zombie-style knives and machetes after what he says are "years of Government delays to vital legislation." Mr Khan is set to meet with the current Home Secretary James Cleverly later this week. https://t.co/Isqe9aIb2F
The government has promised since 2016 to ban zombie knives but has failed to do so, while young people continue to die from the most horrific injuries across the country Today I will introduce a Bill in the Commons to ban these horrific weapons. This issue can’t wait any longer https://t.co/N9GUJkuRvU
The sharp serrated edges on a zombie knife is frightening & you can see that someone on the receiving end of a stab will be seriously injured or killed. The Government have dragged their feet since 2016 on a ban. I support my colleague @helenhayes bill to ban zombie knives. https://t.co/hRuo1sSuFI
Sadiq Khan has called for machetes and zombie knives to be completely banned in the UK and "quickly". "It’s more difficult for a teenager to buy a lottery ticket than to buy online a machete or a zombie knife," he said. "There can be no reason why anybody would have a machete… https://t.co/AZMOVT8uHb
It’s easier for a teenager to buy a zombie knife than a lottery ticket. We’ve been promised action repeatedly from the Government on zombie-style knives and machetes. The Home Secretary must urgently bring forward and toughen up legislation. https://t.co/Iz1cpnvmqe
Eight years after Ministers first proposed banning the sale of zombie-style knives and machetes, it’s simply unacceptable that these blades are still on the streets of London and the UK. https://t.co/Mdwl9BVYCo
The Mayor of London, @SadiqKhan, is urging Home Secretary James Cleverly to ban zombie-style knives and machetes "eight years after Ministers first proposed banning the sale of the blades." https://t.co/4gKbSdmVZZ
Proud to support my colleague @helenhayes_ Bill to ban the possession of zombie-style knives, machetes and “ninja swords”. I urge Ministers to bring forward and toughen this legislation - despite years of promises, the Tories continue to dither and delay. #DontStopYourFuture https://t.co/QrMcTtS282
Legally it’s harder for a teenager to buy a lottery ticket than a zombie knife. This must urgently change. @MayorofLondon has written to the Home Secretary urging him to bring forward and toughen up legislation to finally end the scourge of these weapons https://t.co/rwPBAeAoOt https://t.co/U1YV84Y6b2
It’s easier for a teenager to buy a zombie knife than a lottery ticket. We’ve been promised action repeatedly from the Govt on zombie-style knives and machetes. The Home Secretary James Cleverly must urgently bring forward and toughen up legislation on these dangerous weapons.
I’ve written to Home Secretary @JamesCleverly and urged him to finally ban zombie-style knives and machetes. Years of Government delays to vital legislation have enabled these dangerous weapons to continue being sold on the streets of London and the UK. https://t.co/4j2hu4174K