Badenoch accused of making ‘deeply inaccurate’ claims about violence against women

Following the UK government's announcement of a strategy to tackle violence against women and girls, Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch is facing criticism for her response. Badenoch suggested that plans to address misogyny in schools were driven by Labour's viewing of a Netflix drama and asserted that the focus should be on preventing individuals from cultures with disrespect for women from entering the country. She also emphasized prioritizing police presence and deporting foreign criminals. Critics, including Ghadah Alnasseri from the charity Imkaan, accuse Badenoch of using "dangerous" and "deeply inaccurate" rhetoric that could endanger migrant women and spread racism. Alnasseri highlighted that most victims know their abusers, contradicting Badenoch's focus on foreign cultures.

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