Violence Against Women And Girls Rises Despite Labour Manifesto Pledge

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A new data investigation shows violence against women and girls has increased even as Labour pledged in its 2024 manifesto to halve it. The House's analysis reveals the gap between the government's ambitious commitment and the troubling trend in actual crime figures. The finding raises questions about the effectiveness of current policies and what concrete steps Labour plans to take to reverse the trajectory. Crime statistics paint a picture at odds with the party's promise to make tackling violence against women a priority.