KATE Green, MP for Stretford & Urmston, spoke at a Prevention of Domestic Abuse and Building Better Lives for Children And Young People Event,

She stressed the vital need for sex and relationship education in all schools so that children understand the effects of domestic abuse. She also said that a Labour government would create a National Commissioner for domestic and sexual violence.

At the event, organised by Trafford Domestic Abuse Services (TDAS), the audience listened to presentations from pupils at Altrincham Grammar School for Girls about how they had benefited from a workshop raising awareness of domestic violence.

The highlight of the event was a gripping, thought-provoking performance of ‘Mockingbird High’ by Certain Curtain theatre company, which powerfully explored the impact of domestic violence on young people.

Tony Lloyd, Greater Manchester’s Police and Crime Commissioner and Cllr Linda Blackburn, safeguarding Lead at Trafford Council, joined Kate to speak at the event.

TDAS are a charity offering support to individuals and families who are affected by domestic abuse and who live or work in the Trafford area.

Ms Green said, “I see cases in my constituency surgeries that remind me again and again that domestic abuse remains a big problem in our society. We need to send out the message to young people that abuse in relationships just isn’t acceptable, full stop.

“TDAS does vital work for survivors of domestic abuse, and it's vital to protect funding for their work. The government should prioritise support for work to end domestic violence and abuse.

“I look forward to working with and supporting TDAS in the future.”