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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
David Lynch

Reform MP branded ‘irresponsible’ over claim England must ‘keep winning’ at World Cup to prevent domestic abuse

A Reform UK MP has been branded "irresponsible" for suggesting England’s football team needs to keep winning World Cup matches to prevent a rise in domestic abuse incidents.

Sarah Pochin, the Reform MP for Runcorn and Helsby, made the claim in a short social media video the day after England’s 4-2 victory over Croatia in their opening fixture.

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