MP calls for action

An MP has backed calls to tackle the situation of black and migrant women whose marraiges fail and are subject to domestic violence and left destitute on the streets. Speaking at a meeting organised by the Red Cross in Leeds Civic Hall last week, Rochdale MP Paul Rowen described the situation as a "crime against humanity" and called on the government to act. Paul said, "Last year I commissioned research that showed that over a twelve month period 15 women in Rochdale who did not the Right to Remain in the UK had sort help from agencies in Rochdale. "All were subject to domestic violence but because of their immigration status most did not receive help - because under current... [read full story]