MPs formally approve abortion service powers for Northern Ireland

MPs formally approve abortion service powers for Northern Ireland

MPs voted 431 to 89, majority 342, in favour of the Abortion (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2021 (Victoria Jones/PA)

The House of Commons has formally approved regulations which enable Brandon Lewis to take action on rolling out abortion services in Northern Ireland.

MPs voted 431 to 89, majority 342, in favour of the Abortion (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2021.

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