Violence against women, and its prevention, is not being taken seriously
As more details about the horrific kidnap, rape and murder of Sarah Everard were revealed yesterday, a kind…
Violence against women and girls
Harman demands Cressida Dick resigns after Everard murderer sentencing
Labour MP Harriet Harman has called for Cressida Dick to step down from her role as commissioner of…
It’s time for an effective response to violence against women and girls
Nicole Smallman. Bibaa Henry. Sarah Everard. Julia James. We have all learned the names of these women over…
Starmer launches ‘safer communities’ campaign with series of summer visits
Keir Starmer is set to launch a ‘safer communities’ campaign with a focus on ending violence against women…
Labour calls for action – not “crocodile tears” – for victims of sexual violence
Keir Starmer has appointed an interim director of communications. Following the resignation of Ben Nunn confirmed last week, the Labour…
PMQs: Debate over rape dismissed as “jabber” as Starmer demands an apology
Unusually for the past 15 months, the pandemic featured very little in Prime Minister’s Questions today. Instead, the…
Survivors’ voices must be at the centre of work to end sexual violence in conflict
Today is the UN International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict. To honour it, I…
Enough condemnation: sexual violence in conflict cannot be tolerated
Late last year, I began to be contacted by residents in my constituency of Dulwich and West Norwood…
We must restore rape victims’ faith that if they report, they will be listened to
Today sees the publication of the government’s long-awaited end-to-end rape review. Rape victims have been failed for years.…
Surprise ‘Blue Wall’ Tory loss as Chesham and Amersham falls to the Lib Dems
Lib Dem Sarah Green has won a surprise victory in the ‘Blue Wall’. Chesham and Amersham, a Conservative…
