Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Lindsay Hoyle and Jenny Riddell-Carpenter

Wednesday 5th November 2025 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

I call Jenny Riddell-Carpenter.

[Jenny Riddell-Carpenter (Suffolk Coastal) (Lab)]

In the past 15 years, there have been 170 cases of matricide. In 2022, more women were killed by their sons than by strangers. Child-to-parent abuse is often linked to complex mental health issues, and earlier this year I met Laura and Ian who are doing all they can to support their son in his rehabilitation after serving time in prison. They are living in constant fear of physical harm from their son, who they love and adore. Will the Deputy Prime Minister support my request to meet the relevant Minister to discuss the effects of child-to-parent abuse?