Last week, I hosted Mero’s World Foundation to Parliament, inviting families from Manchester who have been victims of knife crime to share their testimonies.
After losing her son, Rhamero, to knife crime, Kelly Brown embarked on a journey to raise awareness and combat its devastating impacts. From marching through the streets of Greater Manchester to founding Mero’s World Foundation, Kelly’s story is one of resilience and determination. The foundation aims to combat knife crime and support youth in the community through education in schools and organising youth provision.
At the event, I invited MPs and Peers to hear directly from Mero’s World and from the experiences of the family members who have been impacted by knife violence. We learned about the steps that can be taken to better protect young people, and had the chance to see the life-saving emergency bleed packs that they have been distributing. I was pleased to see many of my Parliamentary colleagues come along to learn more about the inspirational work that Mero’s World have been doing.
It was a sombre yet enlightening event and I am grateful to all of those who came and expressed their commitment to seriously tackling knife violence.