Organising against anti-choice bigotry
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On 28 April, the Society for the Protection of the Unborn Child organised a series of “vigils” (i.e. demonstrations) against abortion in towns across the UK. They were met by pro-choice protests.
Abortion rights
Stop anti-choice harassment!
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On Saturday 21 April, Feminist Fightback and other pro-choice activists tried to prevent anti-abortion extremists from marching to a Marie Stopes clinic in Woodford, Essex.
Abortion: for a woman's right to choose
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The latest US craze to hit the UK is for religious nutcases to gather outside abortion clinics hassling staff and patients.
Abortion Rights briefing meeting
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Date:
7 October, 2008 - 21:00
Location:
House of Commons, London SW1
Description:
Abortion Rights has called a public briefing meeting for MPs and supporters ahead of further votes on abortion this autumn.
Oct 7th, 7pm, House of Commons
Please join us for a briefing on the amendments tabled for the Report Stage of the Human Fertilistion and Embryoloy Bill and to discuss the next steps in the pro-choice campaigning at this pivotal time.
Speakers will include Diane Abbott MP, Katy Clark MP, Evan Harris MP, Dr Audrey Simpson fpa Northern Ireland, Polly Toynbee Guardian commentator, Katie Curtis NUS, TUC speaker. Others to be confirmed
Please email us to reserve your place at the meeting. Abortion Rights has called a public briefing meeting for MPs and supporters ahead of further votes on abortion this autumn.
Oct 7th, 7pm, House of Commons
Please join us for a briefing on the amendments tabled for the Report Stage of the Human Fertilistion and Embryoloy Bill and to discuss the next steps in the pro-choice campaigning at this pivotal time.
Speakers will include Diane Abbott MP, Katy Clark MP, Evan Harris MP, Dr Audrey Simpson fpa Northern Ireland, Polly Toynbee Guardian commentator, Katie Curtis NUS, TUC speaker. Others to be confirmed
Please email to reserve your place at the meeting.
"Defend the Abortion Act" rally
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Date:
16 January, 2008 - 19:30
Location:
Committee Room 10, House of Commons, London SW1
Description:
With Emily Thornberry MP, Katy Clark MP, Diane Abbott MP, Frances O’Grady (TUC), Jenny Tonge, Joyce Gould. www.abortionrights.org.uk
Torch-lit march for abortion rights, called by Feminist Fightback
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Date:
3 March, 2007 - 18:30
Location:
6.30pm at University of London
Assemble outside University of London Union, Malet Street, WC1
Location:
6.30pm at University of London
Assemble outside University of London Union, Malet Street, WC1
6.30pm at University of London
Assemble outside University of London Union, Malet Street, WC1
Abortion rights: defend the time limit!
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Date:
26 October, 2005 - 21:00
Location:
Committee Room 3, House of Lords
Description:
Speakers from Britain and the US include: Polly Toynbee Guardian columnist;
Melody Drnach National Organisation of Women, USA; Baroness Joyce Gould Chair All Party
Parliamentary Pro-Choice and Sexual Health Group; Chris McCafferty MP; Laura Moffat MP;
Emily Thornberry MP; Diana Holland TGWU; Jo Salmon NUS National Women's Offi cer
Speakers from Britain and the US include: Polly Toynbee Guardian columnist;
Melody Drnach National Organisation of Women, USA; Baroness Joyce Gould Chair All Party
Parliamentary Pro-Choice and Sexual Health Group; Chris McCafferty MP; Laura Moffat MP;
Dorries fails but we must defend the right to choose!
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According to the UK Abortion Rights campaign, one woman in three will require an abortion at some point in her life.
Abortion rights under attack
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Conservative MP Nadine Dorries and Labour MP Frank Field have tabled amendments to the Health and Social Care Bill with the aim of eroding abortion rights.
Sex in the Big Society
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Contrary to popular belief, the schools of Eton and St Paul’s, where members of our current Tory cabinet acquired their top-notch educations, were not rife with fagging, or even shagging.