8th Amendment has 70:30 support in Midlands - Carol Nolan

A Sinn Féin TD suspended from the party for her pro-life views has claimed that the Midlands is 70:30 in favour of retaining the Eighth Amendment.

8th Amendment has 70:30 support in Midlands - Carol Nolan

Offaly TD Carol Nolan said the Midlands is “overwhelmingly” opposed to next month’s referendum during a pro-life event where she did not rule out leaving Sinn Féin unless the party allows a conscience vote on future abortion legislation.

Speaking at a Cherish All The Children launch at Dublin’s GPO which saw pro-life campaigners compare women who have had abortions to Magdalene laundry victims, Ms Nolan said she respects all people’s views.

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