MP criticises pro-rape group meet-ups

The Rotherham MP said she was appalled that neo-masculine Return Of Kings was allowed to arrange gatherings in cities including London, Manchester and Leeds for February 6.

The US group, led by writer Daryush ‘Roosh’ Valizadeh, has called for rape to be legal on private property and describe a woman’s value as dependent on “fertility and beauty”.

Ms Champion, shadow minister for preventing abuse, said: “Rape of women has increased by 41 per cent in the last year. 

“I’m appalled that the Government is sitting idly by while a group who believe women are pieces of meat without any rights are allowed to spread their poisonous ideology in the UK.

"How can the Government allow disgusting "meet-ups" led by a man and a group that have promoted rape to take place in the UK at a time when sex crimes against women are going through the roof?"

“The Government needs to send a strong message that promoting violence against women and girls is not acceptable in the UK and should be treated as another other hate crime, with zero tolerance.”