Jim Shannon

Jim Shannon

Democratic Unionist Party — Strangford

Speaking in the House of Commons on 2 December 2025

Debate

Women and Girls: Isle of Wight

Contribution

I commend the hon. Member for securing the debate. The stats in a recent UK-wide report were really interesting, showing that every abuse victim may experience around 50 incidents of abuse before they first report it to the authorities. By that stage, much damage has been done. For all of us, no matter where we are, that undermines the reality of the domestic abuse figures. Does the hon. Member agree that the very thing he is asking for—better facilities, better protection, and better access to those who can help—must be in place wherever we are in the United Kingdom, including the Isle of Wight?

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