About this episode

The episode discusses the Southport murders and the implications of fearing one's own child, alongside concerns about the UK's military security.

The Southport murders could have been prevented by the killer’s parents and the authorities, according to an inquiry. What could have been done differently, and what is it like to fear your own child? And, a former Nato secretary general, Lord George Robertson, has warned that the UK’s security is "in peril". How do we know we’re at risk of military attack, and why isn’t the public more concerned? This episode was recorded on the 14th of April. Catch James O'Brien weekdays from 10am on LBC.

People in this episode

Host: James O'Brien

Topics covered

• Southport murders
• parental responsibility
• military security
• public concern
• NATO

Keywords

• Southport Inquiry
• fear of child
• Lord George Robertson
• UK security
• military attack

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Southport

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