Extreme reactions occur occasionally, but the atmosphere is peaceful and the public more supportive than you might think
Topic: abortion
The battle on abortion should not be about incremental gains in Parliament
Pro-lifers should start by saying that abortion is intrinsically evil and fight on that principle
‘Pro-choice’ campaigners should look to China and think again
Francis Phillips wonders if pro-abortion activists have thought through the consequences of their views
Our Lady, at the supreme moment of human history, chose to say ‘yes’ to life
Two stories I encountered yesterday offered an alternative to the Ann Furedi perspective
Debate: Has the Dorries amendment helped the pro-life cause?
Or has it distracted attention from what’s important?
The Dorries amendment was flawed from the start. We can’t let it split the pro-life movement
It would be a major victory for the devil if yesterday’s vote were to turn pro-lifers against each other
People are so rude in the abortion debate that it’s almost pointless trying to argue
And yet if ever there was a need for rational argument, then now is the time
MPs reject Dorries plan to restrict abortion counselling
Amendment that would prevent abortion providers offering counselling is defeated by a majority of 250







Lord Nicholas Windsor has braved the Establishment – ie, his own family – by speaking out on abortion
The Queen’s cousin has set a fine example to fellow royals and fellow Catholics