In those circumstances, sure, they could offer a vote but no Tory MP will be whipped to support it. And you were talking about the manifesto which patently is published before the election. That will… (View Post)

Anyway, there’s not the slightest chance of the next Conservative manifesto containing a commitment to restrict abortions to 22 weeks or any other level. It might conceivably pledge to have another v… (View Post)

If I were an MP, I’d support a reduction to 22 weeks but the notion that Tory MPs who disagree should be compelled to vote against their conscience is repulsive. (View Post)

Abortion (like capital punishment, gay marriage etc etc) has always been a matter of conscience for MPs. Are you suggesting that a whip should be applied in any future vote? (View Post)

It does indeed. And against Angela Rayner. (View Post)