People convicted of murdering a current or former partner in their home could face an additional 10 years behind bars under proposed changes aimed at strengthening laws against violence against women.

Increase comes after seven-year campaign by mothers of victims for a change in the minimum sentence for domestic murder

Bereaved mums have welcomed David Lammy's announcement that a legal loophole meaning domestic murderers can face 10 years less in prison than other killers

The government is seeking to close a significant sentencing gap

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People convicted of murdering a current or former partner in their home could face an additional 10 years behind bars under proposed changes aimed at strengthening laws against…