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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Maya Oppenheim

HISTORICAL FACTS: How domestic abusers gradually make victims normalise their appalling behaviour | History Defined

Miatta Fahnbullen says her female constituents come to her with ‘heartbreaking stories’ as she explained they are attempting to escape terrible situations but are facing barriers to accessing housing - (Getty Images)

Domestic abusers often ramp up their mistreatment of partners gradually, leading victims to normalise the behaviour, a minister has warned.

Miatta Fahnbulleh, Minister for Energy Consumers, has called for a zero-tolerance approach to domestic abuse, urging people to intervene to protect women trapped in abusive relationships.

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