Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer visited a Sunderland charity on Valentine's Day to see the work being done to reduce crime and keep young people safe.
Sir Keir took the time to meet with staff and young people at the Foundation of Light charity at the city's Beacon of Light, on Monday, February 14, as part of the Labour party's 'Security Prosperity Respect' tour.
The Foundation of Light is the charitable arm of Sunderland AFC, based Beacon of Light, a community and education facility that provides a space for sport, events, education and wellbeing for all ages and backgrounds.