‘Mammoth task’ lies ahead in restoring life-affirming laws, says MP

“A mammoth and sobering task” lies ahead in restoring life-affirming laws across the UK, Northern Irish MP Carla Lockhart has said. Ms Lockhart’s comments came as she expressed her delight at being appointed the Co-Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Pro-Life Group in Westminster. The DUP MP for Upper Bann said she was “absolutely delighted”... Read More

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August 14, 2020

Republicans won’t honour creation of state built on religious discrimination – O’Neill

Republicans will not honour the creation of a state built on religious discrimination, Sinn Fein’s deputy first minister has said. Michelle O’Neill’s comments came as Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the centenary of Northern Ireland’s foundation next year is a cause for celebration, while DUP leader and First Minister Arlene Foster said events could be... Read More

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June 17, 2020

Activist with Down Syndrome says abortion law makes her feel ‘better off dead’

A young woman with Down Syndrome has presented a petition to Number 10 against an abortion law which makes her feel like she would be “better off dead”. Heidi Crowter, 24, and 18,000 signatories have demanded that MPs do not pass a Bill endorsing regulations that allow the abortion of babies with non-fatal disabilities until... Read More

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June 4, 2020

Northern Ireland’s vote to reject imposed abortion regulations sends ‘strong message’ to Westminster, say English and Welsh bishops

The Northern Ireland Assembly’s vote to reject the imposition of abortion legislation which extends to abortion up to birth for all non-fatal disabilities, including Down Syndrome, sends a “strong message” to Westminster that this is a devolved matter, the Catholic bishops of England and Wales have said. Earlier this week, the Northern Ireland Assembly voted... Read More

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February 21, 2020

Poll shows majority of Sinn Fein and DUP voters reject Conservative Government’s proposed abortion framework for Northern Ireland

A new poll organised by the University of Liverpool and Britain’s Economic and Social Research Council has shown that 58 per cent of Sinn Fein voters and 54 per cent of DUP voters want their country’s new abortion framework to only allow abortions when the mother’s life is at risk. This is a clear rejection... Read More

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October 22, 2019

Northern Ireland’s bishops condemn ‘brutal’ and ‘tragic’ abortion law

Catholic bishops have led criticism of ‘brutal’ and ’tragic’ new laws which mean abortion has been decriminalised and same-sex marriage legalised in Northern Ireland. “This is a tragic day for the unborn children who will now never bless our world with their unique and precious lives,” the bishops of Northern Ireland said in a statement.... Read More

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October 16, 2019

DUP leader backs Baroness O’Loan’s call for return of NI Assembly

The DUP leader has backed a call by Baroness Nuala O’Loan for the restoration of the Northern Ireland Assembly. It comes just days before abortion is due to be imposed on the region following legislation passed by Westminster. The Assembly has been collapsed for over 1,000 days following the break down in relations between leading... Read More

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September 25, 2019

Unionists want Irish Government apology over refusal to extradite former Catholic priest turned IRA member

Unionists have called for the Irish Government to apologise for refusing to extradite a former Catholic priest turned IRA member who has now spoken openly about his past. DUP MP Jeffrey Donaldson and TUV leader Jim Allister made the call in relation to Ireland’s refusal to extradite Patrick Ryan in 1988. They also urged the... Read More

Catholic Times, News – UK and Ireland

April 25, 2019

Reward offered for Lyra McKee information

A reward of up to £10,000 has been offered for information about the murder of journalist Lyra McKee. The Crimestoppers charity said the cash was available to anyone providing information which directly led to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the dissident republican shooting in Derry last week. UK Prime Minister Theresa May... Read More

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‘Mammoth task’ lies ahead in restoring life-affirming laws, says MP

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Activist with Down Syndrome says abortion law makes her feel ‘better off dead’

Northern Ireland’s vote to reject imposed abortion regulations sends ‘strong message’ to Westminster, say English and Welsh bishops

Poll shows majority of Sinn Fein and DUP voters reject Conservative Government’s proposed abortion framework for Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland’s bishops condemn ‘brutal’ and ‘tragic’ abortion law

DUP leader backs Baroness O’Loan’s call for return of NI Assembly

Unionists want Irish Government apology over refusal to extradite former Catholic priest turned IRA member

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