Abortion rights campaigners have welcomed news that clinics will be protected by "buffer zones" from angry protesters who pressurise and in some cases even abuse those visiting abortion clinics.
Amid a week of political chaos, MPs voted through an amendment to the 2022 Public Order Bill on Tuesday. This means that, subject to political scrutiny and passing in the House of Lords, the zones should become law in mid 2023.
None of those to vote against the measures were North East MPs. The amendment passed 295-110.
