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Football Losses and Domestic Abuse
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A Reform UK MP sparked outrage after claiming England’s World Cup wins protect women from domestic abuse, suggesting losses trigger a spike in violence. Labour MP Alison Hume condemned the remark as dangerously misleading, warning it shifts blame from perpetrators. The MP insists she’s not blaming the team, but urging vigilance when England loses — a claim backed by research showing a 38% rise in abuse after losses, though no causal link exists. Government and charity leaders firmly reject the connection, stressing abuse is a choice, not a football score.
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