Labour's economic plans are 'putting women in danger': Rape and domestic abuse charities warn funding cuts and Budget tax rises will see services axed
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Labour's handling of the economy could leave women in danger from domestic abuse and other physical and sexual violence without help, leading charities warned today. Five leading organisations have written to Sir Keir Starmer warning that funding cuts and an increases to employers' National Insurance Contributions (Nics) could result in them 'closing our doors to vulnerable victims of crime'.
They say that the cash shortfall may leave them with 'no choice' but to lay off staff, close waiting lists and cut services for victims-survivors of gender-based violence. Sir Keir pledged to halve violence against women and girls (Vawg) in Labour's election manifesto and met ex-Spice Girl Mel B in March to discuss the issue.
![[Now five leading organisations have written to Sir Keir Starmer warning that funding cuts and an increases to employers' National Insurance Contributions (Nics) could result in them 'closing our doors to vulnerable victims of crime'.]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/23/12/93424719-0-image-a-2_1734958121437.jpg)
But the chief executives of Victim Support, Rape Crisis England and Wales, Welsh Women's Aid, Women's Aid Federation of England and Imkaan have told him they are set to lose millions of pounds, and requested he meet them. It comes as Sir Keir and Rachel Reeves - the first ever female Chancellor - face growing pressure over the impact of the Budget on Britain.
![[It comes as Sir Keir and Rachel Reeves - the first ever female Chancellor - face growing pressure over the impact of the Budget on Britain.]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/23/12/93417837-0-image-a-3_1734958190577.jpg)
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) this morning said UK GDP flatlined in the three months from July, when Sir Keir swept to power. And last night the The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) said the economy was heading for the 'worst of all worlds' in 2025 as businesses grapple with Chancellor Rachel Reeves' 'tax-bomb' fiscal statement.
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