On 27 October 2017 it is 50 years since the 1967 Abortion Act

On 27 October 2017 it is 50 years since the 1967 Abortion Act was passed in England, Scotland and Wales. At this time, we will pray for and remember all lives lost before birth and offer practical and emotional support to women and men who are worried and concerned about an unexpected pregnancy.

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Fantine said:

What a positive and uplifting response to this sad anniversary.

Are citizens of the UK also focused on changing the law, no matter how incompetent and corrupt a candidate they elect to do it?

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No .

On the whole the abortion laws are not a big issue either for most voters or most preofessional politicians .

There is a consensus between the main political parties on abortion laws .

I think some Americans idolised Margaret Thatcher and saw her as an arch-Conservative .

Margaret Thatcher was not pro-life. She voted for the Abortion Act and subsequently supported it.

Bishop Michael Campbell said it was a 'foundational issue' for the faith and there is 'no getting around it .

English bishop: you cannot be Catholic and support abortion | CatholicHerald.co.uk