Stella Creasy thanks passengers for intervening as she was ‘hassled’ by man on London Underground Stella Creasy said she is considering reporting the man to police The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2025
Nearly 60 Labour MPs call for UK to immediately recognise Palestinian state Exclusive: MPs say in letter Gaza is being ethnically cleansed as Israeli defence minister plans ‘forcible transfer’ The Guardian - UK · Jul 12, 2025
Who are the 47 Labour MPs who rebelled in the welfare reforms vote? Mother of the House Diane Abbott, former minister Dawn Butler, and Andy McDonald were among those who voted against the Government. Evening Standard · Jul 9, 2025
London MPs lead calls for Ukraine-style visa scheme for Gazans with family in the UK to come to Britain They are urging Home Secretary Yvette Cooper to ‘urgently’ establish such a visa route for Palestinians Evening Standard · Jun 30, 2025
Abortion remains a criminal offence in the UK because of the left’s timidity. We must learn from that – and fast Tuesday’s vote in parliament was a missed opportunity – and proof that progressives are allowing the right to shape the key debates, says Labour MP Stella Creasy The Guardian - UK · Jun 18, 2025
‘Cruel’ criminalisation of women over abortion must end, says MP ahead of vote Tonia Antoniazzi said her proposed ‘narrow, targeted’ measure does not change the rules under the 1967 Abortion Act. Evening Standard · Jun 17, 2025
MPs vote to decriminalise abortion – what is the law and how will it change? MPs argued in the debate that the UK's abortion law had been ‘increasingly used against vulnerable women and girls’ The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2025
Justice Secretary tells of opposition to ‘dangerous’ abortion decriminalisation MPs are expected to debate and vote on amendments as part of the wider Crime and Policing Bill. Evening Standard · Jun 17, 2025
MPs set to vote on decriminalising abortion in major debate Abortion in England and Wales remains a criminal offence but is legal with an authorised provider up to 24 weeks The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2025
MPs to debate and vote on decriminalising abortion Various amendments have been out forward as part of the Crime and Policing Bill. Evening Standard · Jun 16, 2025
Abortion laws in England and Wales face biggest shake-up in nearly 60 years A vote on whether to decriminalise abortion is set to take place in parliament with rival amendments from Labour The Guardian - UK · Jun 16, 2025
MPs could vote on two proposals to decriminalise abortion in England and Wales – the debate explained Legal protection of abortion rights in England and Wales is fragile. Abortion has popular support and is readily available on the NHS, but has also generated a series of criminal investigations. Nicola Packer is one of the most recent abortion-seekers facing criminalisation rather than care. She was found innocent in… The Conversation · Jun 16, 2025
Fewer than half of young men believe abortion should be legal, poll finds Exclusive: Just 46 per cent of young men support abortion in all or most cases, almost half as many as older generations The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2025
Creasy attempt to change abortion law ‘not supported by service providers’ British Pregnancy Advisory Service says NC20 amendment to criminal justice bill ‘not right way’ to overhaul the law The Guardian - UK · Jun 10, 2025
Evening Standard · Jun 10, 2025 Pro-choice group opposes Stella Creasy’s abortion amendment NC20 would remove criminal penalties for abortion in England and Wales, effectively decriminalising the procedure in all circumstances.
The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2025 Labour splits over assisted dying debate heat up ahead of crucial vote Rows over ‘conscience issues’ of assisted dying and decriminalising abortion appear to be causing deeper splits within the Labour parliamentary party
Marie Claire · Jun 3, 2025 Abortion in the UK Still Isn’t a Legal Right — Today That Might Finally Change With MPs having already backed legal changes in England and Wales last year, the Lords are now stepping in to push further amendments.
The Independent UK · May 29, 2025 Farage abortion plans would have ‘catastrophic consequences for women’ Exclusive: Campaigners are raising concerns about Nigel Farage’s calls for stricter abortion laws
Evening Standard · May 29, 2025 Inside the sinister red paint attacks continuing to plague London Mystery surrounds a spate of vandalised homes in north London. Could Chinese Triad gangs be responsible? David James Smith reports
The National (Scotland) · May 27, 2025 'The mask is slipping': Nigel Farage takes aim at UK abortion rules NIGEL Farage has said it is "utterly ludicrous" to allow abortion up to 24 weeks with the law "totally out of date"
Evening Standard · May 26, 2025 Labour pressure to ease welfare squeeze adds to Reeves’ headaches The Chancellor faces demands to reverse the winter fuel payment cut, axe the two-child benefit limit and limit the scope of welfare reforms.
Evening Standard · May 19, 2025 Safety alert issued for crash death bus station where drivers 'fail to let pedestrians cross the road' Health and Safety Executive sends TfL another warning about Walthamstow bus station, where a pensioner was killed by double decker
The Independent UK · May 14, 2025 ‘I gave birth three months early – then police investigated me over an illegal abortion’ IN FOCUS: As MPs call on parliament to vote over decriminalising abortion, one woman tells Bel Trew how the traumatic premature birth of her baby was exacerbated by a year-long police investigation
Evening Standard · May 14, 2025 Campaigners say women deserve better as they seek to decriminalise abortion A new amendment to the Crime and Policing Bill is being brought by Labour MP Tonia Antoniazzi.
The Guardian - UK · May 12, 2025 The right to abortion is under threat in Britain. Secure it now – or risk losing it Decriminalisation is finally possible – but unless we future-proof the law against anti-abortion extremists, the right to choose hangs in the balance, says Labour MP Stella Creasy