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Jun 7, 2018 · The SDLP (with 12 seats) describes itself as “a pro-life party” but does not apply a party whip on the issue. On May 19th, days before the referendum in the Republic, the SDLP held a special...
Mar 15, 2021 · A bill which seeks to amend the law in Northern Ireland to prevent abortions in cases of non-fatal disabilities, including Down's Syndrome, has been backed by a majority of MLAs. The Severe Fetal...
Dec 14, 2021 · The SDLP, UUP and Alliance Party view abortion as a matter of conscience, so it is up to individual MLAs how they vote on the issue. DUP MLA Christopher Stalford said he was disappointed that...
May 19, 2018 · The SDLP has voted to give its members a free vote on all abortion related issues. It means its politicians can now vote with their conscience even if that goes against party policy.
May 20, 2018 · A former leader of the SDLP says he "can't make much sense" of his party's move to give its members a conscience vote on all abortion related issues. Alasdair McDonnell made the comments after...
May 19, 2018 · The SDLP allows members to vote with conscience on abortion related issues following a special conference on Saturday.
Oct 24, 2019 · As the people of Northern Ireland gain a deeper understanding of these extreme abortion laws, they will make a judgement on abortion and those parties who stepped back from intervening.
