Offences Against the Person Act 1861

Debate between Anna Soubry and Tony Lloyd

Tuesday 5th June 2018 Commons Chamber

[Anna Soubry (Broxtowe) (Con)]

The hon. Gentleman is making a powerful speech and I agree with much of what he says. Does he agree that, especially in relation to the comment made by my hon. Friend the Member for North Antrim (Ian Paisley), it is important not to forget that this is actually about the right of a woman to choose? It is not confined merely to those who have foetal abnormalities or who have been raped or in some ghastly incestuous relationship; it is about women’s rights and our right to control what we do with our bodies.

[Tony Lloyd]

I agree, and my voting record is clear on this issue.