Labour's Shadow Home Secretary has stressed the importance of urgent aid for victims
Since the majority of households went into lockdown across the UK last month, there has been a 25 per cent increase in domestic abuse calls, according to Refuge. Now, Labour is demanding action, with plans to provide support to victims of domestic violence during this uncertain time., Nick Thomas-Symonds, the new Shadow Home Secretary, has outlined that the government should provide 'an emergency financial package' to such victims.
Before lockdown ensued, experts had warned about the increase in domestic abuse incidents, claiming that social distancing and isolating at home with an abusive partner could lead to more homicides.
The most at risk in our communities cannot afford for these vital services to be undermined when they are needed most. The letter adds that refuge workers should have access to Covid-19 testing kits and protection equipment, and that there should be increased public messaging in supermarkets and pharmacies so that victims can signal urgent police help.
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