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AN MP is seeking to introduce a Bill on Tuesday that would give domestic abuse survivors paid time off work.
The Domestic Abuse (Safe Leave) Bill will be put forward by Labour MP Alex McIntyre in the House of Commons.
Under the proposed legislation, those experiencing domestic abuse will be able to take “safe leave” to help with essential activities.
As peers prepare to debate reform of the 1861 Offences Against the Person Act, Labour MP Tonia Antoniazzi leads a bid to end the criminalisation of women who end pregnancies at home. LYNNE WALSH reports
EDDIE DEMPSEY explains why the RMT is calling for urgent action against assaults on staff and passengers on our public transport system
Incoming Usdaw general secretary JOANNE THOMAS talks to Ben Chacko about workers’ rights, Labour and how to arrest the decline of the high street