Grandfather of Girl Stabbed by Axel Rudakubana Blasts Keir Starmer Over His Terrible Actions

Sir Keir Starmer has been accused of putting his political career ahead of being truthful and transparent by the grandfather of a young girl who survived a brutal attack by Axel Rudakubana.

The attack in Southport last July left three children dead and their families shattered. The grandfather openly criticized political leaders and authorities for their failure to prevent the tragedy and for keeping critical details hidden from the public.

Axel Rudakubana had a long history of violent behavior and disturbing obsessions. Despite this, he was able to carry out the horrific attack that ended the lives of three young girls attending a dance class. It later came to light that Rudakubana had been referred to the Prevent anti-extremism program three times. He was also under the watch of mental health services, children’s social care, and the youth justice system. Still, these measures weren’t enough to stop him.

The grandfather expressed deep frustration, saying there were too many missed chances to intervene. He blamed poor communication between organizations and claimed that political correctness was prioritized over addressing the real danger Rudakubana posed. He also pointed to Rudakubana’s history, including being expelled from school for carrying a knife and showing violent tendencies afterward, as clear warnings that were ignored.

What has angered families even more is the delay in revealing critical information. Months after the attack, it was revealed that Rudakubana had ricin, a deadly poison, and had downloaded an Al Qaeda training manual. These details were only made public in October, raising questions about whether the information was deliberately hidden. The grandfather believes high-level political figures suppressed this information to control public reaction and avoid scrutiny.

Prime Minister Starmer defended the decision to withhold information, saying it was necessary to protect the integrity of the trial. However, he acknowledged that terrorism is evolving and said the law might need to be updated to address the dangers posed by individuals like Rudakubana, whom he described as a “misfit.”

The grandfather did not hold back in criticizing Starmer. He accused him of prioritizing his political image over allowing the truth to come out. “He chose to protect himself instead of letting people know the truth about the killer earlier,” he said. Families felt sidelined and ignored during this process.

When Starmer visited Southport after the attack, he laid flowers as a gesture of sympathy, but it was not well-received. Families grieving their loss saw it as an empty act. The grandfather, who watched the visit from his granddaughter’s hospital bed, said Starmer didn’t listen to them, and the gesture felt meaningless.

While the grandfather welcomed the decision to hold a public inquiry into the tragedy, he made it clear that promises and symbolic gestures would not be enough. He called for concrete action, including holding accountable everyone who failed to do their job. He also emphasized the need for better support for the extended families dealing with trauma. “Grandparents, aunts, uncles, and step-parents have all been left to cope on their own,” he said.

The grandfather praised King Charles for his compassion. During a private meeting in August, the King spent over an hour speaking with affected families, showing genuine care and concern. According to the grandfather, this was a stark contrast to the response from political leaders.

As the community waits for the results of the public inquiry, the grandfather stressed the importance of learning from this tragedy to prevent it from happening again. He said the attack has deeply impacted everyone, and families deserve accountability, not excuses. He called for real change to ensure such failures never happen again.