Nico Hines and Richard Ford write in The Times:

The Home Secretary was ambushed at the high-profile launch of a domestic violence initiative today by a campaigner who accused her of “gimmicks” and “spin”.

Jacqui Smith was attending the event to discuss a proposed register for known abusive partners when a leading activist accused her of hypocrisy and grand-standing.

Sandra Horley, chief executive of Refuge, a women’s charity, said: “We have had enough talking – we need action. As for the perpetrators’ register, it is a gimmick and doesn’t address the root problem.

“The Government is hoping to get away with useless initiatives like this register and it is hypocritical to sound tough and do little.”

The online version of the story includes a Sky News video clip of Ms Horley’s statement and Ms Smith’s reaction.

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