'80,000 weapons off our streets is progress — but the fight against Britain’s knife crime epidemic is far from over'

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Zombie-style knives, machetes and ninja swords are among the dangerous weapons recovered through surrender bins, police operations and Border Force seizures

Every knife taken off our streets represents a life that might be saved, a family spared unimaginable grief and a community made safer. The removal of more than 80,000 dangerous weapons is welcome progress in the battle against Britain’s blade crime epidemic. With knife robberies falling by almost a quarter in the worst-hit areas and knife homicides at a 35-year low, Labour’s efforts are beginning to deliver results. But nobody should mistake progress for victory. For every weapon surrendered, others remain in circulation. Too many parents still live in fear of receiving the phone call that will destroy their lives.

The empty chairs at the COP31 summit tell a lot about the world’s failure to confront the climate crisis. Andy Burnham was the only G7 leader to attend in Turkey. What message does that send to families already suffering floods, wildfires and soaring energy bills? That the world’s richest nations are happy to demand action while their leaders cannot even be bothered to turn up. The Prime Minister is right to call climate change a national security threat and reaffirm Britain’s net zero commitment. His backing for new offshore wind farms offers hope, too. But speeches and promises mean little without investment, action on fossil fuels and international cooperation.

The jungle is calling, and I’m A Celebrity is back to brighten our winter evenings. It’s particularly welcome to see Paralympian Ade Adepitan joining the camp, proving adventure has no barriers. Bring on the Bushtucker Trials, creepy crawlies and celebrity meltdowns.

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