South Belfast MP ClaireHanna tells parliament that NI is 'one of most dangerous regions in Europe' for violent attacks against women - BBCGarethG
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SDLP MP for south Belfast, Claire Hanna, said 39 women had died violently in Northern Ireland since 2017.Stormont had consulted on a strategy to tackle such violence, she said.'Devastating impact'Ms Hanna urged Rishi Sunak to help ensure a strategy is brought forward to tackle the culture and behaviours "that are having such devastating impacts on women in Northern Ireland."
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