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MP Cites Rape Reports Jump to 75,000, Rebukes Labour Claim

By Drooid · Sep 26, 2026, 4:11 PM UTC · How we work

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Joy Morrissey, UK Shadow Women and Equalities Secretary, rebuked Bridget Phillipson’s claim that Tories weaponise violence against women.
Morrissey cited England and Wales rape reports rising from 35,000 in 2016 to 75,000 currently.
She said one-third of recorded rapes involve victims 18 or younger, with the highest numbers for 14-year-old girls.
Morrissey claimed migrants are responsible for street rapes and urged Labour to set aside party differences.

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Joy Morrissey, UK Shadow Women and Equalities Secretary, rebuked Bridget Phillipson’s claim that Tories weaponise violence against women.
Morrissey cited England and Wales rape reports rising from 35,000 in 2016 to 75,000 currently.
She said one-third of recorded rapes involve victims 18 or younger, with the highest numbers for 14-year-old girls.
Morrissey claimed migrants are responsible for street rapes and urged Labour to set aside party differences.