Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp faced tough questioning today over the previous Government's failure to prevent the Southport dance class murders, after it emerged killer Axel Rudakubana had been referred to counter-extremism programme Prevent three times.

GB News presenter Ellie Costello directly challenged Philp, asking: "How did you fail to stop this man?"

Axel Rudakubana, 18, unexpectedly pleaded guilty to murdering three young girls at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class last July{ai:summary}<p>Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp was questioned about the government's inability to prevent the Southport dance class murders. It was revealed that the perpetrator, Axel Rudakubana, had been referred to the counter-extremism program Prevent three times. </p><p>Philp faced direct challenges regarding the failures in the system that allowed Rudakubana to commit the crime. #crime</p>

'How did you fail to stop this man?!' Tory MP faces grilling from Ellie Costello

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