CHLOE SMITH MP JOINS FEMALE COLLEAGUES IN COMDEMNATION OF CRIMES IN NIGERIA

Chloe Smith MP today stands alongside fellow female parliamentary colleagues in condemning the horrific crimes being committed against schoolgirls in northern Nigeria today.

The group of female MPs issued a statement today saying:

"We, as female MPs, stand with women worldwide in condemning in the strongest possible terms the sickening crimes being perpetrated against schoolgirls in northern Nigeria. The brutal treatment of girls seeking an education – a right we take for granted for our daughters – demonstrates the cruelty and immorality of this group.

We welcome the work the Government has done already and support continuing work with the Nigerian authorities and international partners to help bring an end to this heartbreaking situation and reunite these girls with their families as soon as possible.”