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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Kate Devlin and Bryony Gooch

MPs vote to decriminalise abortion in biggest change to reproductive rights in decades

MPs have voted to decriminalise abortion in England and Wales in a historic step that will usher in the most far-reaching change to reproductive rights in decades.

After an emotional and impassioned debate in the House of Commons, MPs voted by 379 to 137 in favour of the reform.

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