UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer called for “fundamental change” in how the British state protects its citizens following the killing of three girls at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in Southport.Describing the incident as “clearly extreme violence” intended to “terrorise,” Starmer stressed that the tragedy must mark a turning point for the country.The July attack by 18-year-old Axel Rudakubana left three girls dead and eight other children, their instructor, and a passer-by injured. Speaking in a televised statement on Tuesday, Starmer announced a public inquiry to address failings in the case, saying, “The tragedy of the Southport killings must be a line in the sand for Britain.”Rudakubana, who unexpectedly pleaded guilty to all charges on Monday at Liverpool Crown Court, is due to be sentenced on Thursday. Rudakubana was born in Cardiff to Rwandan parents.Critics have accused Starmer’s government of withholding information about the suspect, but the prime minister denied any deliberate cover-up. “It’s clearly extreme violence. It’s clearly intended to terrorize.”

Source: The Times January 21, 2025 11:03 UTC