Women’s Equality Party writes an open letter to Manchester Mayor

The Women’s Equality Party has written an open letter to Manchester City Mayor Andy Burnham as the domestic abuse rates continue to spiral and many migrant women face that abuse alone. The letter read, “Greater Manchester is facing two pandemics, the COVID virus and the violence it exacerbates. In the last year domestic abuse rates have spiralled, and despite Government rhetoric, many migrant women have been left to face that abuse alone. “ The WEP also added  that they are asking to ensure that migrant women in Greater Manchester can get: Safe accommodation, £50 allowance per week, plus extra for children, Access to wrap-around specialist support and Legal advice and representation. This is their attempt to send a message to the Government and to defy their inhumane Hostile Environment policies by ensuring that the most marginalised women are given the sanctuary and support to rebuild their lives.