NI First Minister accuses Westminster of 'disrespecting' devolution over abortion services move

NI First Minister accuses Westminster of 'disrespecting' devolution over abortion services move

Brandon Lewis has been accused of exacerbating the issue of abortionĀ 

Northern Ireland’s First Minister has accused Westminster of ā€œdisrespectingā€ devolution by issuing a direction that would force Stormont to set up full abortion services.

Paul Givan said Secretary of State Brandon Lewis has ā€œexacerbatedā€ the sensitive issue of abortion in Northern Ireland by using powers that would direct Stormont to roll out health services.

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