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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Geraldine Scott

MP summoned strength from Beyonce to leave abusive relationship

A Labour MP has spoken for the first time about being in a controlling relationship, as she said the law must understand “emotional abuse is a very real thing”.

Shadow victims minister Anna McMorrin told how she had to imagine she was Beyonce to summon the strength to finally walk out on the relationship, which she said had left her questioning what was true and what was fake.

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