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Jess Phillips: “We've got to look at it through a different angle. We've got to start trying to prevent this happening.”

On the recordFebruary 20, 2025
We've got to look at it through a different angle. We've got to start trying to prevent this happening.
Said by
Jess Phillips
Labour Party
Source
bbc.com

Editor's note · Context

Phillips calls for a proactive approach to preventing domestic violence rather than just reactive measures.

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