Health Minister: Tweet 'was important to acknowledge' @TwoWomenTravel story

The Health Minister Simon Harris says it was important for him to thank the women who live tweeted their journey to England for an abortion.

Health Minister: Tweet 'was important to acknowledge' @TwoWomenTravel story
Tue, 23 Aug, 2016 - 13:47

The Health Minister Simon Harris says it was important for him to thank the women who live tweeted their journey to England for an abortion.

The Two Women Travel Twitter account gathered 26,000 followers in a day, and made headlines around the world.

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