The Government faced calls to apologise to rape victims for their 'failures' to bring attackers to justice. Angela Rayner accused Justice Secretary Dominic Raab of allowing rapists to 'roam the streets'.
Labour's deputy leader clashed with Mr Raab over the justice system's handling of rape complaints during a feisty Prime Minister's Questions.
She told the Commons: "He knows as well as I do that neighbourhood police can help prevent anti-social behaviour and knife crime. Read more: Massive IT and phone system outages across GP practices in Greater Manchester "But trusted local police are also crucial to protecting women.
Women feel unsafe on Britain’s streets, always looking over our shoulder as we hurry to our front door. "Can he tell me under his watch as justice secretary, what is the charge rate for rape?” Mr Raab responded that tackling rape is 'one of our top priorities'.
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