Calls to NI politicians to quit devolved government over Westminster’s abortion plans christiantoday.com
Pro-life groups have responded with anger over planned new powers for Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis that will enable him to force Stormont to expand abortion access across the province.
Regulations have been introduced to Parliament by the Conservative Government in Westminster to give Lewis power to direct the First Minister, Deputy First Minister and local health agencies on abortion services, effectively overriding Northern Ireland’s devolved institutions.
The new powers come into effect from March 31, but they will need to be debated in both houses of Parliament to remain in force…
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