Laura Dodsworth

In a devastating moment for our country, the House of Lords has voted for an amendment which would legalise abortion up to birth. In reaction to this tragic news, Archbishop John Wilson said: "This is a truly tragic moment for our nation. How can this frightening legislation, which, following Royal Assent, will permit the abortion of children right up until the moment of birth for any reason, have any place in a civilised society? We can never underestimate the challenges that women and men facing difficult decisions. There is, however, another life involved which is now to be ignored and silenced. There are also serious concerns for the safety of women. While there is an even more difficult journey now to protect the unborn child, we must continue to speak up for the voiceless and work to protect the most vulnerable who are no longer protected by the law. “As Christians, we affirm that each of us is loved by God and each of us is made in God’s image and likeness. Our innate human dignity is not something granted at birth, but exists from the moment of conception. The increasing advances that allow babies born prematurely to live full and happy lives stands in stark contrast to this legislation. This is fundamentally a matter of justice and this legislation, which favours some lives over others, increases inequality in our society.” St Joseph, protector of expecting mothers and unborn children, pray for us

This horrific Instagram story was posted by Lisa Minerva Luxx, a former organiser and spokesperson for Palestine Action UK, who now campaigns for the release of its imprisoned activists.

I’m proud of our tolerant and diverse country. I’m proud that in Trafalgar Square we celebrate all faiths. That’s British values. The comments from Nick Timothy are shameful. Kemi Badenoch should do the right thing and sack him.

What is the point of the Church of England if its top brass don’t even turn up to use their privileged votes? The brand new Archbishop of Canterbury also awol for the vote on aborting full term babies.

Have received word that the Bishops of Winchester and Norwich are not attending Parliament to vote against ABORTION UP TO BIRTH due to unspecified "diary commitments". This is extremely disappointing.

The Archbishop of Canterbury is going on a hastily announced pilgrimage at the same time that the House of Lords (of which she is a member) debates full-term abortions. No matter what your view on Christianity or indeed on the abortion of perfectly viable living beings, what is the point of the Church of England if they aren’t even willing to argue against this?