Murderers who use strangulation or kill ex-partners face longer jail terms

New laws to be introduced in England and Wales in attempt to reduce violence against women and girls

Murderers in England and Wales who kill their ex-partners or use strangulation will face longer prison sentences, ministers have said.

Under new laws announced on Friday judges will have to consider tougher jail terms for murderers who strangle their victims or whose action is connected to the end of a relationship.