Nigel Farage accused of following ‘Trumpian playbook' on abortion
Campaigners have raised concerns over Reform UK leader Nigel Farage 's calls for stricter abortion laws, saying his plans could have "catastrophic consequences for women".
Mr Farage said that allowing abortions up to 24 weeks is "ludicrous" and believes the law is "totally out of date", advocating for a debate on implementing stricter time limits.
Stella Creasy, a Labour MP, criticised Mr Farage's comments as part of a "Trumpian playbook", suggesting a coordinated effort to restrict abortion access through seemingly reasonable measures.
Tonia Antoniazzi, another Labour MP, is campaigning for an amendment to decriminalise abortion, arguing that "no woman should have Nigel Farage dictating their reproductive rights".
The British Pregnancy Advisory Service has said there is no medical justification for reducing the abortion time limit.
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