Michelle O’Neill accuses unionist parties of denying abortion services to women

Michelle O’Neill accuses unionist parties of denying abortion services to women

Pro choice and anti abortion campaigners at Stormont in 2019 (Niall Carson/PA)

The DUP and Ulster Unionists have been accused of denying abortion services to women in Northern Ireland by deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill.

Ms O’Neill made her comments at Stormont during the consideration stage of a DUP Private Member’s Bill aimed at outlawing late term abortions being carried out in cases of serious non-fatal disabilities.

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