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Jess Phillips: “I am sort of frankly a little bit sick over the years of just putting slightly nicer softer plasters over the cuts and…”

On the recordFebruary 20, 2025
I am sort of frankly a little bit sick over the years of just putting slightly nicer softer plasters over the cuts and bruises.
Said by
Jess Phillips
Labour Party
Source
bbc.com

Editor's note · Context

Phillips expresses frustration with inadequate responses to domestic violence issues.

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