4 resultsfor “support for abortion across UK political parties”
UK voters across parties support right to abortion, poll finds New polling has found that whatever their party political
UK candidate in the byelection on 18 June, has been criticised for past online posts, with the broadcaster Caroline Vorderman [calling for him to apologise](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/may/26/carol-vorderman-demands-apology-reform-candidate-robert-kenyon) over “disgusting comments” he made about
abortion groups, while candidates with similar views are standing for the party - raising concerns about the direction of travel. > > **5. Reform would roll back workplace protections** > > Plans to scrap the Employment Rights Act would
party support for a cause or, ideally, having the bill adopted by the government. Notable PMB successes include the legalisation of abortion (David Steel), homosexuality (Leo Abse) and securing the abolition of the death penalty