Labour is calling on the government to provide emergency funding for domestic abuse charities during the coronavirus crisis.
The party has outlined a set of proposals to bolster charities that support the victims of domestic abuse. It comes after the National Domestic Abuse helpline has seen a 25pc increase in calls during lockdown.
Locally, Greater Manchester's deputy mayor Bev Hughes has called for 'stronger cross-government action to protect the hidden victims of domestic abuse during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond'.
Since the lockdown began, police other services in across the region haven’t yet seen an anticipated increase in domestic abuse calls or referrals - leading to concerns that victims may be trapped at home with their