Reform MP Condemned After Urging England Team To 'Keep Winning' For Women's Safety

The equalities minister Bridget Phillipson was quick to question Sarah Pochin's logic.

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A Reform UK MP has been called out after she bizarrely urged England’s football team to “keep winning” so women are not abused.

The day after England won 4-2 against Croatia in its first match of the 2026 World Cup, Sarah Pochin said “thank goodness” the national team won.

“On the occasions that England lose their football matches, the incidents of domestic violence go through the roof,” she said in a short video posted on X.

“So boys, keep winning.”

Multiple studies have suggested domestic abuse incidents increase when the national team lose a game – Lancaster University previously found reported incidents can rise by 38% when England lose and 26% when England win.

However, many took issue with Pochin’s........

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