Tories’ £76m abuse cash failure

LESS than £1.5million of £76million promised to help domestic abuse victims during the coronavirus pandemic has been sent to the frontline.

Ministers announced the funding five weeks ago but the Government has admitted only a fraction has gone to charities and organisations that need it.

Labour has now written to Home Secretary Priti Patel demanding to know why only 1.6% has been allocated.

Shadow Home Secretary Nick Thomassymonds

said: “As ever with the Tories the devil is in the detail.

“When Labour called for this investment we were clear that it was needed at the front line urgently to help people whose lives were put at risk. Those at risk cannot afford to wait.”

A Government spokesman said: “The Government has prioritised those at risk of domestic abuse. We are working at pace to allocate £76million responsibly in a way that will have the most impact.”