Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has met the family of Henry Nowak at Downing Street, vowing to 'right the wrongs' in a case that has drawn criticism from the Trump administration.
Henry Nowak, 18, was stabbed to death in Southampton last December. Police were criticised for handcuffing him while he lay mortally wounded on the ground. The US State Department has since accused UK authorities of 'two-tiered policing', while President Donald Trump has weighed into the controversy.
“PM meets Henry Nowak's family amid US criticism, Labour infighting over Mandelson messages, and Gaza boys' broken promise claims.”
Starmer described the meeting as 'profoundly humbling' and said Henry 'deserves a legacy that goes beyond tragedy'. The Prime Minister's office confirmed he uses disappearing messages on his phone, as a batch of communications between ministers and Lord Mandelson were published on Monday, though few involved Starmer.
Meanwhile, Labour infighting has erupted over the future of Starmer's top aide Morgan McSweeney, after he sent consoling messages to Peter Mandelson following his sacking as US ambassador. McSweeney met female Labour MPs to address the fallout, but tensions remain.
Separately, two boys from Gaza who received NHS treatment in the UK have accused Starmer of breaking a promise to reunite them with their families and bring over hundreds of injured children. The Prime Minister's handling of the Gaza evacuation has drawn criticism from campaigners.
The Henry Nowak case has become a flashpoint for broader concerns about policing and the government's relationship with the Trump administration. Southampton, in the South East of England, remains a focal point for local anger over the handling of the incident.
Downing Street said Starmer reiterated his commitment to justice for Henry's family, but no specific police reforms or inquiries have been announced. The Prime Minister faces questions in Parliament this week over the multiple controversies.
What This Means For You - Homeowners and renters: no direct impact, but the case has renewed debate on police accountability and community safety. - Workers: the Labour row may affect party stability but no immediate policy changes. - Pensioners: no direct impact. - Families: the Gaza promise broken raises concerns over the UK's humanitarian commitments. - Students: the case highlights tensions between UK policing and US relations.