Simita Kumar: “Any form of hatred, prejudice, intolerance or violence is abhorrent – and perpetrators will be brought to justice.”

My heart goes out to everyone in Venezuela who has lost their loved ones or their home in the wake of these devastating earthquakes.

This removes a significant barrier for domestic abuse victims, the vast majority of whom are women and are too often trapped by violence.

The UK Government’s cuts to international aid are deeply concerning, particularly the scale of reductions confirmed for Malawi.

The Scottish Government is committed to supporting all those who are experiencing domestic abuse, which we know is predominantly women and girls.