Healey's £15m 'misogyny prevention fund' won't solve society's real problem

A commentary argues that Chancellor John Healey’s proposed £15m “misogyny prevention fund,” hidden in the autumn Budget, is unlikely to tackle the underlying drivers of violence against women and girls. The fund would be rolled out as £5m per year over three years, supporting mentoring, workplace training and communications campaigns, building on a taskforce outlined by minister Bridget Phillipson. The article notes that in 2026 VAWG makes up nearly 20% of recorded crime in England and Wales and has been declared a national emergency. It cites Office for National Statistics figures showing domestic violence rising from 3.8m to 4.7m people aged over 16 due to increased “intimate partner violence,” while calling out limitations of education and social campaigns.