Government accepts inquiry findings on preventable Southport killings

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Downing Street accepted all recommendations from an inquiry finding the July 2024 Southport killings of three girls by Axel Rudakubana could have been prevented due to "fundamental failings" by public agencies, including a lack of information sharing and responsibility.

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